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EMU-370 high-speed train: Korea targets 370 kph service

23.12.2025

EMU-370 high-speed train: Korea’s 370 kph rail breakthrough

The EMU-370 high-speed train is South Korea’s newly developed next-generation high-speed train designed for 370 kilometers per hour in commercial service, a level the government says would make it the world’s second-fastest by operating speed.
Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail: 72 trains a day

21.12.2025

Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail could run up to 72 trains daily

Internal documents outlining the Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail plan suggest the corridor could support a much denser schedule than Canada’s current intercity service.
Ottawa–Montréal high-speed line: work starts 2029

19.12.2025

Ottawa–Montréal high-speed line picked for Alto launch

Ottawa–Montréal high-speed line has been chosen as the first construction segment of the Alto high-speed rail line, the broader program meant to connect Toronto and Québec City.
High-speed lines in Vietnam — VinSpeed and Siemens project

18.12.2025

High-speed lines in Vietnam: VinSpeed and Siemens partnership

VinSpeed High-Speed Railway Investment and Development (VinSpeed, part of Vingroup) and Siemens Mobility have signed a large framework agreement on strategic partnership — as stated in a Siemens press release.
Los Angeles–Anaheim high-speed rail: draft review dates

16.12.2025

Los Angeles–Anaheim high-speed rail draft EIR/EIS released

Los Angeles–Anaheim high-speed rail plans have moved forward, with the California High-Speed Rail Authority news release announcing a draft environmental document that will remain open for public review and comment through 3 February 2026.
KTX-Eum high-speed service expands routes and stops

16.12.2025

KTX-Eum high-speed service links Busan, Seoul and Gangneung

KTX-Eum high-speed service is set to connect Busan’s Bujeon Station with Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul and with Gangneung Station, with the journey described as taking about three hours.
Ottawa–Montreal high-speed rail segment leads Alto HSR

16.12.2025

Ottawa–Montreal high-speed rail segment picked for Alto HSR

Last week, the Ottawa–Montreal high-speed rail segment was confirmed by Transport Canada as the first piece of the proposed Alto High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor.
California high-speed rail signs consortium deal

15.12.2025

California high-speed rail funding dispute heads to court

California high-speed rail funding is now at the heart of a courtroom battle after a US federal judge declined to block the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) lawsuit over the cancellation of more than USD 4 billion for the Los Angeles–San Francisco corridor, as reported by Railway Pro.
Alto high-speed rail: why Ottawa–Montreal comes first

14.12.2025

Alto high-speed rail: Ottawa–Montreal phase set for 2029

Alto high-speed rail is set to begin with an Ottawa–Montreal segment, after the federal government confirmed the first phase of Canada’s first high-speed rail line in a Transport Canada news release.
Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway: 70-minute run

14.12.2025

Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway cuts trips to 70 minutes

Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway is in its final trial operation phase, with full commercial service targeted by the end of this year.
Saudi Arabia Qatar high-speed rail: Riyadh–Doha link

14.12.2025

Saudi Arabia Qatar high-speed rail: 785 km Riyadh–Doha plan

Saudi Arabia Qatar high-speed rail plans, outlined by The Media Line, set out a 785-kilometer, all-electric route between Riyadh and Doha.
North–South high-speed railway: Hyundai Rotem and THACO competing for the contract

10.12.2025

North–South high-speed railway: Hyundai Rotem and THACO competing for the contract

The North–South high-speed railway in Vietnam is becoming a key battleground for domestic conglomerates and international partners.