Latest High-Speed Rail News
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InnoTrans IN PICTURES: The Velaro High-Speed Train for Egypt
Earlier this week, Siemens Mobility presented the Velaro high-speed train for Egypt. We took a look onboard to check out its interior.
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InnoTrans 2024: Siemens Mobility's Velaro High-Speed Train for Egypt
At InnoTrans 2024, Siemens Mobility presented the first Velaro high-speed train for service on Egypt’s 2,000km high-speed rail network.
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Plans Unveiled for HS2 Northern Leg Alternative
Plans have been unveiled for the Midlands-Northwest Rail Link, a 50-mile line proposed as an alternative to the cancelled HS2 northern leg.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority and City of Brisbane Settle Lawsuit
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and the City of Brisbane have reached a settlement on a lawsuit filed by the city.
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US: Siemens Mobility to Produce High-Speed Brightline West Trains in New York
Siemens Mobility will establish the first high-speed rail production facility in North America, located in Horseheads, New York.
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UK: HS1 Achieves ISO 55001 Certification
High Speed 1 (HS1) has achieved the ISO 55001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for asset management.
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California High Speed Rail Authority Appoints New CEO
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has appointed Ian Choudri as the programme's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Eurostar Golden Train Transports Team GB Athletes
Eurostar's high-speed service between France and the UK has transported over 230 Team GB athletes back from the Olympic Games Paris.
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Bologna-Rimini Ground Improvement Works
Senceive's High-G tilt sensors were used for ground improvement works along the Bologna-Rimini high-speed rail line in Northern Italy.
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CPK Launches Tender to Construct High Speed Rail Tunnel
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has launched a tender for the construction of a 4.6-kilometre high-speed rail tunnel in Łódź, Poland.
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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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Deutsche Bahn Modernises Hanover-Würzburg High-Speed Line
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has completed the modernisation of the Hanover-Würzburg high-speed line following an investment of 850 million EUR.
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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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British Steel to Supply Rail for High-Speed Electric Railway in Turkey
British Steel has been awarded a contract to supply rail for a new high-speed electric railway connection in southern Turkey.
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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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IN PICTURES: Interior Train Renderings for Brightline West
Earlier this week, Brightline West broke ground on its high-speed rail line. These images display its vision for the future train interiors.…
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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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California High-Speed Rail Releases RFP for Electric Train Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure its electric high-speed trains…
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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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Spain: SYSTRA Gains Consultancy Contract for New High-Speed Line
SYSTRA Subterra has been awarded a new consultancy and assistance contract for the future Cantabria – Mediterranean high-speed corridor.