Latest High-Speed Rail News
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Ottawa–Montreal Confirmed as First Section of Alto High-Speed Rail Project
The Ottawa–Montreal corridor will be the first section to be developed as part of Canada’s planned Alto high-speed rail network.
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Poland: First Location Decision for High-Speed Rail Line Between Warsaw and Łódź
In Poland, the first location decision has been issued for the high-speed rail line connecting Warsaw, the CPK Airport, and Łódź.
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Adif Advances Construction of Murcia–Almería High-Speed Line
Adif AV is advancing construction on the Totana–Totana section of the Murcia–Almería High-Speed Line on the Mediterranean Corridor.
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British Steel Awarded £35 Million High-Speed Rail Contract in Turkey
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that British Steel has been awarded a major contract for Turkey’s high-speed rail network.
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Spain: EIB Pledges €1.7 Billion in Funding for Burgos–Vitoria Line
The European Investment Bank has approved €1.7 billion in financing for the new high-speed line between Burgos & Vitoria.
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India’s First High-Speed Rail Section to Open in August 2027
India's Railway Minister has announced that the inaugural section of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail service will open in August 2027.
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Nomad Digital awarded contract to upgrade Italo fleet with 5G internet on-board solution
Nomad Digital will upgrade Italo’s high-speed fleet with a new 5G on-board WiFi solution enhancing the passenger's overall experience.
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CRRC Presents 400 km/h CR450 EMU at the 8th CIIE
Earlier this month, the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai, with CRRC presenting the 400 km/h CR450 EMU.
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Brightline & Sotereon.AI to Implement LiDAR on High-Speed Trains
Sotereon.AI and Brightline have announced a partnership to bring LiDAR technology to high-speed rail in the United States.
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Siemens Mobility Unveils Velaro High-Speed Trains in Egypt
Siemens Mobility has unveiled its new Velaro high-speed train to the Egyptian public during the TransMEA 2025 exhibition.
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China: CR450 Electric Train Sets New Speed Records
The CR450 EMU has set new speed records while undergoing operational evaluation on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu high-speed railway.
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New Plans to Accelerate Development of High-Speed Rail Across the EU
The European Commission has unveiled a new plan that aims to accelerate the development of high-speed rail across the European Union (EU).
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Can Permitting Reform Unlock US High-Speed Rail?
Could permitting reform, federal authority, and enforceable deadlines finally speed up progress on US high-speed rail?
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China: Track-Laying Begins on the Xi’an–Ankang High-Speed Railway
Track-laying work is officially underway on the Xi’an–Ankang High-Speed Railway in Shaanxi Province, China.
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CPK Begins Preparations for Multi-Billion PLN EU Funding Applications
CPK is preparing to apply for a number of multi-billion PLN grants from the EU to finance the construction of its high-speed rail line.
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New High-Speed Railway Sections Begin Operations in China
Two new sections of China’s high-speed railway network have entered service from Shenyang–Baihe and Xiangyang–Jingmen.
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FS Group Unveils New Frecciarossa 1000 Fleet
The FS Group has presented the next-generation Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed trains, built by Hitachi Rail in Italy.
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Riyadh City Opens Registration for Qiddiya High-Speed Rail Project
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the registration phase for participation in the Qiddiya High-Speed Rail Project.
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China: Track Laying Underway on Xi’an–Shiyan High-Speed Railway
Full-scale track laying has officially commenced on the Xi’an–Shiyan High-Speed Railway following the installation of the first rails.
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Canada Flags Alto High-Speed Rail as Priority Project
The Canadian government has named the Alto high-speed rail line as a major infrastructure project it intends to advance more quickly.
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California High-Speed Rail Secures Steady Funding Agreement
California’s high-speed rail programme has secured a stable source of funding, with an annual allocation of 1 billion USD through to 2045.
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Alto Provides Update on Canada’s High-Speed Rail Project
Leaders of Alto, Canada’s first true high-speed rail project, have shared key progress updates at the organisation’s Annual Public Meeting.
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Renfe to Operate Madrid–Barcelona High-Speed Route Exclusively with AVE
From 8 September 2025, Renfe will operate all high-speed services between Madrid and Barcelona using its AVE model.
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India's First High-Speed Trains to Be Equipped with Knorr-Bremse Systems
Knorr-Bremse has been contracted to provide key systems for India's first high-speed trains, built by BEML Ltd.