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L0 Series maglev train on the Yamanashi test track

20.07.2026

Chuo Shinkansen Construction Clears Shizuoka Hurdle

Chuo Shinkansen construction has cleared its longest-running regional obstacle after Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki approved an environmental agreement covering the delayed mountain section on July 7.
Cologne skyline with central station and Hohenzollern Bridge

20.07.2026

Gemini Trains London-Cologne Service Targets 2030 Launch

The Gemini Trains London-Cologne service could launch by 2030, connecting Britain and Germany directly through the Channel Tunnel while using Stratford International as its London hub.
Large tunnel boring machine prepared for railway tunnel excavation

19.07.2026

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Tunnel Enters New Phase

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train tunnel entered a new phase as a second giant TBM began excavating beneath Thane Creek.
Newcastle to Sydney high-speed trains approaching a proposed station

16.07.2026

Bechtel Joins Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Plan

Bechtel will support the Newcastle to Sydney high-speed rail project through a two-year development phase focused on making Australia’s first line ready for future construction.
Green high-speed train travelling through a snowy landscape in an Alto project visual

16.07.2026

Alto-TRCA high-speed rail MOU defines cooperation framework

The Alto-TRCA high-speed rail MOU establishes a framework for the Canadian Crown corporation and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to support the development of Canada’s first high-speed rail network.
Aerial view of Road 26 grade separation construction in Madera County

12.07.2026

California High-Speed Rail Grant Request Totals $395.8M

California high-speed rail federal funding is once again being sought by the state authority for Central Valley construction, despite the Trump administration’s withdrawal of $4 billion last year.
Heavy portal beam installation over railway tracks in Ahmedabad

11.07.2026

All 13 Ahmedabad portal beam installations are complete

All 13 Ahmedabad portal beam installations are complete, allowing the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail viaduct to cross active railway lines without disrupting conventional train operations in the city.
Eurostar e320 at London St Pancras International

10.07.2026

Eurostar Economic Contribution Estimated at 2 Billion GBP

The Eurostar economic contribution is estimated at around 2 billion GBP annually, while international high-speed rail supports approximately 23,000 jobs.
California High-Speed Rail Project Track Contract

10.07.2026

California High-Speed Rail Project Prepares for Track Work

The California high-speed rail project is entering a new stage as authorities advance infrastructure contracts and the 2026 Business Plan sets its direction after years of delays and funding debates.
Martin Imbleau and John MacKenzie at the Alto–TRCA MOU signing

10.07.2026

Alto and TRCA MOU Covers Environmental Rail Planning

An environmental collaboration framework signed by Alto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) sets out how they will cooperate during the development of Canada’s high-speed rail network.
Archive photo of Eurostar e320 trains at St Pancras Station

09.07.2026

Eurostar 55C train upgrade targets hotter summers

Eurostar 55C train upgrade plans are aimed at ensuring key onboard systems on the operator’s future fleet of 50 double-decker trains can work in extreme heat.
NextGen Acela Fleet Reaches 32 Weekday Trips

09.07.2026

NextGen Acela Fleet Expands to 32 Weekday Trips

Amtrak has expanded the schedule for its NextGen Acela fleet, with 13 new trainsets now in service and 32 weekday trips included in the current timetable.