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Wheelchairs at 5,868 railway stations: access for Divyangjan and seniors

11.05.2026

India bullet trains could cut short-haul flights

India’s planned high-speed rail network could sharply reduce demand for flights on several busy short-haul routes, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.
Egypt Pushes Forward 2,000km High-Speed Rail Network to Move 15 Million Tonnes Annually

02.05.2026

Egypt Pushes Forward 2,000km High-Speed Rail Network to Move 15 Million Tonnes Annually

Egypt high-speed rail has been described as one of Egypt’s most important strategic projects. Hussein Eissa, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, gave that assessment.
High-speed rail procurement enters market sounding

02.05.2026

Alto Weighs Secondary Toronto Station to Capture 7.1 Million Greater Area Commuters

A Toronto-area station outside downtown Toronto could be added to Canada’s proposed high-speed rail line. It would give the route a possible suburban access point while construction into downtown continues.
Why Canada chose Alto high-speed rail for Québec City–Toronto

01.05.2026

Alto Wraps 100-Day Public Engagement for Ontario-Quebec High-Speed Corridor

Alto high-speed rail corridor consultations have concluded their first round after three months of public engagement across Ontario and Quebec.
Turkiye’s First Domestic High-Speed Train Hits 225 km/h in Critical 24-Hour Test

30.04.2026

Clocking 225 km/h: Turkiye Just Aced Crucial Dynamic Braking Tests for Its New HSR Fleet

The Turkiye high-speed train reached 225 km/h during dynamic testing. It was built by the domestic industry.
California High-Speed Rail Board Confronts $126.2B Price Tag in Tense Wednesday Meeting

30.04.2026

CHSR Board Shifts Blame as Total Projected Costs Hit $126.2 Billion

California high-speed rail cost was discussed Wednesday morning. The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors reviewed the project’s $126.
China Railway Deploys 12,000 Trains Daily to Tackle 158 Million May Day Trips

29.04.2026

China Railway Deploys 12,000 Trains Daily to Tackle 158 Million May Day Trips

China railway passenger trips are expected to reach 158 million during the May Day holiday travel period. The period runs from April 29 to May 6.
JR Central Rolls Out Digital "Golden Route" Campaign to Push Passengers Beyond Mega-Cities

27.04.2026

JR Central Rolls Out Digital “Golden Route” Campaign to Push Passengers Beyond Mega-Cities

Golden Route with the Shinkansen is JR Central’s new tourism initiative. It is built around the Tokaido Shinkansen and the traditional Tokyo–Osaka travel corridor.
Port Polska Triggers Vital Tender for Warsaw-Łódź Rail Route

25.04.2026

Port Polska Triggers Vital Tender for Warsaw-Łódź Rail Route

The Warsaw–Łódź high-speed rail tender announced by Port Polska covers a 14. 3-kilometer section.
Hanoi - Halong high-speed line work starts on 120km route

18.04.2026

Vietnam begins Hanoi – Halong high-speed line construction

The Hanoi - Halong high-speed line has entered construction in northern Vietnam. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bengaluru-Pune Vande Bharat sleeper train approved

16.04.2026

Bengaluru-Pune Vande Bharat sleeper train set for 13-hour trip

Bengaluru-Pune Vande Bharat sleeper train has been approved by Indian Railways. The service is in the works between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and KSR Bengaluru Railway Station.
Le Train to run open-access high-speed links in western France

12.04.2026

Le Train plans Paris services to Rennes and Bordeaux

Le Train high-speed services are set to connect Paris with Rennes and Bordeaux. The links would operate under framework agreements with SNCF Network.