Latest High-Speed Rail News

HS2 Trains Achieve BSI PAS 2080 Carbon Reduction Standard

HS2's high-speed electric trains have become the first in the world to achieve BSI's PAS 2080 carbon reduction standard.

Track Laying Underway on China-Vietnam High-Speed Railway

Texas Central and Amtrak Evaluate Texas High-Speed Rail Project

Texas Central and Amtrak are exploring opportunities to advance planning and analysis for the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project.

€1.8 Billion Contract Awarded for Verona–Padua High Speed Line

IRICAV DUE has won a contract to deliver the track and digital signalling for a section of high-speed rail between Verona and Padua.

Rail+Metro Asia to Be Held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in October 2023

Top industry players from the railway and urban rail transit sectors will come together in Jakarta on 19–21 October 2023 for Rail+Metro Asia…

Rail Baltica Launches Phase Two of Electrification Procurement

Rail Baltica has progressed its high-speed railway electrification procurement to the second phase, inviting three candidates to submit bids…

EU Awards €64 Million to Support Poland's First High-Speed Railway Line

The European Commission has awarded funding to CPK to support preparation works for the high-speed railway between Warsaw and Łódź, Poland.

Talgo Avril High-Speed Trains to Enter Commercial Service in November

The first Talgo Avril very high-speed trains will be ready to enter commercial service on Renfe's network from November 2023. 

Hitachi and Toshiba to Supply High-Speed Trains for Taiwan

Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium has been awarded a contract to supply 12 high-speed trains for the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation.

Italy: RFI Awards Contracts to Construct Additional High-Speed Rail Lines

A consortium of Webuild, Ghella and Impresa Pizzarotti has been awarded two RFI contracts to construct high-speed rail lines in Italy.

UK Government Announces Delayed Delivery of HS2

Over 40bn GBP will be invested in the UK's transport network over the next two years, with a focus on delivering the first phase of HS2.

US High-Speed Rail: Too Important to Hit the Buffers

The US stands to benefit immensely from improved high-speed rail connections, as discussed in CoMotion's latest webinar.

Wildlife Crossings to be Built Over Brightline West High-Speed Rail System

Three wildlife overcrossings are going to be built over the Brightline West high-speed rail system, providing a safe path for wildlife.

Dynamic Testing Begins on TGV M High-Speed Train

Pre-validation tests are currently underway on the first TGV M test train at Alstom’s Velim site in the Czech Republic.

Eurostar Group Unveils New Brand Identity

The Eurostar Group, an alliance of Thalys and Eurostar, has marked a new milestone with the unveiling of its new brand.

France: Talgo Signs Agreement with LE TRAIN for High-Speed Fleet

Talgo has signed an agreement with LE TRAIN to develop a fleet of high-speed trains based on its Avril platform.

Trenitalia Launches New High-Speed Rail Service between Rome and Milan

FS Italiane has announced that new high-speed Trenitalia rail services between Rome and Milan commenced service on 23 January. 

MoU Supports Collaboration Across North-East Europe High-Speed Rail Projects

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed to promote and develop high-speed rail projects across North-East Europe.

Renfe Begins Testing AVE Trains between Spain and France

Renfe has commenced on-route testing of its AVE high-speed trains that will operate between Spain and France.

Spain: Madrid-Murcia High-Speed Railway Line Opens

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI have inaugurated the Madrid-Murcia high-speed railway line.

Norway: Bane NOR Opens High-Speed Follobanen Line

Bane NOR has opened the Follobanen double-track high-speed line, which will half travel times between Oslo and Ski from 22 to 11 minutes.

US DOT Announces Largest Investment in Intercity Passenger Rail in 50 Years

The US Department of Transportation has announced the availability of 2.3 billion USD in funding for intercity passenger rail projects.

New High-Speed Rail Line Begins Operation in South China

The Nanning-Chongzuo section of Nanning-Pingxiang high-speed rail line went into operation in China on 5 December.

Germany: First DB ICE 3neo Enters Service Ahead of Schedule

DB has put its latest ICE generation train - the ICE 3neo - into service ahead of schedule thanks to a speedy delivery by Siemens Mobility.