High-Speed Trains News
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National Audit Office Examines Revised HS2 Plans
The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) has released a report on HS2, following the cancellation of Phase 2 in October.
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High Desert Corridor High-Speed Rail Project to Be Constructed in California
Union leaders and elected officials have signed agreements to deliver the High Desert Corridor (HDC) High-Speed Rail Project in California.
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Environmental Clearance for California High-Speed Rail from San Francisco to Los Angeles
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has cleared the final environmental milestone for its route between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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How to Get More Tracks for Your Greenbacks
During a recent webinar, the High-Speed Rail Alliance invited Paul Lewis from DB E.C.O. to discuss the systemic cost problem for rail in the…
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Siemens Mobility to Manufacture High-Speed Trains for Brightline West
Brightline West has selected Siemens Mobility as the preferred bidder to manufacture its high-speed trains.
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UK: High Speed Rail Group Publishes 'Exploiting the Potential' Report
The High Speed Rail Group's new report provides recommendations for the UK government to maximise the potential of high-speed rail.
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Amtrak Highlights Plan for High-Speed Rail in Texas
Amtrak has provided an update on its plans for high-speed rail in the US, including a corridor between Dallas and Houston.
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Brightline West Breaks Ground on High-Speed Rail Line
Brightline West has officially broken ground on its high-speed rail project to connect Las Vegas and Southern California.
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Spain: Talgo Delivers First Avril Trains to Renfe
In Spain, Talgo has delivered its first Avril trains to Renfe following the completion of on-track testing.
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AECOM Publishes New High-Speed Rail Research
AECOM has published a new report outlining the best practices for the successful delivery of high-speed rail systems.
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Talgo to Develop Hydrogen Propulsion for High-Speed Trains
Ten Spanish companies are collaborating to design, build and install a hydrogen propulsion system for high-speed trains.
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$2.5 Billion in Private Activity Bonds Approved for Brightline West
The US DOT has approved the allocation of 2.5 billion USD in private activity bonds for the Brightline West high-speed rail project.
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Portugal: Tender Launched for First Section of Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Line
Infraestruturas de Portugal has opened the international tender for the first portion of the high-speed rail line between Lisbon and Porto.
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Alstom and Siemens Named Potential Suppliers for California's High-Speed Trains
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the shortlist of bidders to supply its new electric trains.
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HS2 Ltd Presents Construction Plan for 2024
HS2 Ltd has provided insight into how the delivery of its high-speed rail network between London and Birmingham will advance throughout 2024…
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Deutsche Bahn Launches Tender for ICE Trains of the Future
Deutsche Bahn has started its tender process to procure a new type of ICE train for the future, to be deployed in the early 2030s.
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$8.2 Billion in Federal Funding for US Passenger Rail Network
The US DOT's Federal Railroad Administration has announced 8.2bn USD in funding for high-speed rail and pipeline projects across the US.
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Brightline West Granted $3bn in Federal Funding
The US DOT has awarded 3 billion USD in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to progress the Brightline West high-speed rail project.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority to Receive $3.1bn in Federal Funding
The US Department of Transportation has awarded the California High-Speed Rail Authority almost 3.1 billion USD in funding.
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California High-Speed Rail to Connect with Hollywood Burbank Airport
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has agreed to construct a station connecting to Hollywood Burbank Airport.
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Trenitalia Orders 30 ETR1000 High-Speed Trains from Hitachi
Hitachi Rail has been contracted to supply 30 ETR1000 trains to Trenitalia for use on the Italian high-speed network.
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France: TGV M Testing Ramps Up on National Network
Testing of the TGV M, – the future INOUI TGV – has been stepped up with the arrival of a second test train.
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BREAKING: Rishi Sunak Confirms Cancellation of HS2 Phase 2
At Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party Conference speech in Manchester, the UK Prime Minister confirmed the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2.
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Rail Industry Urges UK Prime Minister to Commit to HS2 Phase 2
The High-Speed Rail Group has published a letter signed by 21 businesses urging the Prime Minister and Chancellor to commit to HS2 Phase 2.