High-Speed Trains News
-
USHSR Publishes 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan
USHSR has published a 5-point plan for developing high-speed rail in the US, starting with a new High Speed Rail Development Authority.
-
High Speed Rail Group: "HS2 Eastern Leg Essential to National Levelling Up Agenda"
Midlands Voices report by the High Speed Rail Group says the eastern leg of HS2 up to Leeds is crucial for levelling up the country.
-
HS2 Ltd Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to Phase 2b
HS2 Ltd has launched a public consultation on proposed changes the Phase 2b of the high-speed rail project, including additional platforms.
-
Texas High-Speed Railway Receives Federal Approvals
The proposed high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston has reached an important milestone with regulatory approvals from the FRA.
-
DB Orders 30 New ICE Trains from Siemens for €1 Billion
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has ordered 30 new ICE trains from Siemens Mobility. The first are to enter service in 2022, all by 2026.
-
Knorr-Bremse Partners with RZD on High-Speed Trains for Russia
Knorr-Bremse has signed a partnership agreement with RZD and ECRT for the development of Russia's next-generation very high-speed trains.
-
First 275km/h Test Trip Takes Place in Ceneri Base Tunnel
The first test at 275km/h has taken place in the Ceneri Base Tunnel with the ICE-S from Germany. The tunnel will go to SBB on 1 September.
-
Industry Responds to Government's HS2 Notice to Proceed Go-Ahead
The rail industry, associations, and unions have responded to the UK government's approval for HS2 Ltd to issue Notice to Proceed.
-
Construction Continues on Naples-Bari High-Speed Line
The first contruction phase on the Naples-Bari high-speed line, between Naples and Cancello, is continuing with safety measures in place.
-
UK Government: HS2 May Issue Notice to Proceed
The UK government has given HS2 Ltd the approval to issue Notice to Proceed to the four main works civils contractors working on the project…
-
Metro Services Resume in Wuhan after Coronavirus Lockdown
Coronavirus: after 2 months under lockdown the authorities in Wuhan loosened restrictions at the weekend, allowing metro services to resume.
-
ERA Issues Type Approval for Giruno in Italy
The European Union Railway Agency (ERA) has granted type approval for the Stadler SMILE 'Giruno' to operate in double-traction in Italy.
-
UK-Europe Rail Cuts 750,000t CO2 per Year
Passengers travelling by rail between London and mainland Europe create 60,000 flights worth of carbon emissions less than if they flew.
-
Rail Industry Response to HS2 Go-Ahead
The UK PM gave the go-ahead for HS2 in parliament today. This decision has been welcomed by industry in general, including the rail sector.
-
UK Government to Give HS2 the Go-Ahead
The UK government will today give HS2 the go-ahead following a review into the high-speed rail project due to concerns about its cost.
-
New Direct Amsterdam-London Eurostar from April
Starting in April passengers will be able to enjoy direct Eurostar services between Amsterdam and London without passport checks in Brussels…
-
Talgo Gifts 250km/h Coach to Chesterfield
Talgo has gifted a 250km/h coach to Chesterfield Borough Council in the lead-up to a framework agreement between the two parties in February…
-
HS2 is bad for the environment?! A Rant.
HS2 has been heavily criticised by environmental organisations. Railway-News believes this is short-sighted and needs addressing.
-
Bombardier JV to Build 160 CR400AF Train Cars for China
Bombardier Transportation's JV BST has won a contract to supply China Railway with 160 CR400AF high-speed train cars by mid-2020.
-
Deutsche Bahn to Invest 12 Billion in New Trains by 2026
Deutsche Bahn says it will invest €12 billion into new trains over the next six years. This includes regional and long-distance rail.
-
100 Million KM Milestone for Alstom Avelia AGV Fleet
Alstom's Avelia AGVs have hit a milestone of 100 million kilometres travelled across the high-speed Italian network for operator NTV..
-
Construction on Rail Baltica Begins in Estonia
Construction of the standard-gauge high-speed line connecting the Baltics to Poland and Finland, began in Estonia on 28 November 2019.
-
Deutsche Bahn Agrees Purchase of 30 High-Speed Trains · Sigrid Nikutta Joins DB
The Deutsche Bahn supervisory board has agreed a €100m investment in 30 new trains. Dr Sigrid Nikutta, head of BVB, will join DB in 2020.
-
Spanish Train Manufacturer Talgo Establishes Talgo UK
Spanish train manufacturer Talgo has established Talgo UK with Jon Veitch as its new MD. It aims to build an 'all Britain' supply chain.