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China railway passenger trips 2025 rise to 4.59bn

09.01.2026

China railway passenger trips 2025 reach 4.59bn journeys

Talgo maintenance contract Uzbekistan: EUR 80m, 10 years

04.01.2026

Talgo maintenance contract Uzbekistan: 10-year UTY deal

The California High-Speed Rail may lose $4 billion in federal funding as state authorities push forward with the first segment linking Madera and Poplar Avenue in Kern County.

04.01.2026

California high-speed rail private investment plan targets 2026 partner

Renfe and JR Central have signed a high-speed rail partnership to combine their expertise and jointly pursue international expansion in the growing global rail market.

05.06.2025

Renfe and JR Central launch global high-speed rail partnership

Renfe and JR Central have signed a high-speed rail partnership to combine their expertise and jointly pursue international expansion in the growing global rail market.
Saudi Arabia plans to connect with Egypt via a high-speed rail link crossing the Red Sea, aiming to enhance trade, tourism, and regional integration between the two Arab powers

04.06.2025

Saudi Arabia Advances Red Sea High-Speed Rail with Egypt

Saudi Arabia plans to connect with Egypt via a high-speed rail link crossing the Red Sea, aiming to enhance trade, tourism, and regional integration between the two Arab powers.
India is preparing for the first tests of its high-speed train, which are scheduled to begin in late 2026 on a section of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor

04.06.2025

India to Conduct First Tests of Its High-Speed Train in 2026

India is preparing for the first tests of its high-speed train, which are scheduled to begin in late 2026 on a section of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor.
The high-speed rail project between Merced and Bakersfield in California may be suspended, as the projected funding deficit for 2025–2026 could reach $14 billion

02.06.2025

Merced–Bakersfield HSR Project Faces Suspension Risk

The high-speed rail project between Merced and Bakersfield in California may be suspended, as the projected funding deficit for 2025–2026 could reach $14 billion.
India will begin constructing its first Bullet Train prototype at BEML’s Bengaluru facility by September 2025 as part of its high-speed rail modernization drive

29.05.2025

India to Build First Bullet Train Prototype by 2025

India will begin constructing its first Bullet Train prototype at BEML’s Bengaluru facility by September 2025 as part of its high-speed rail modernization drive.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office warned lawmakers about California Rail Funding on Wednesday. Experts demand $7 billion by June 2026 to avoid delays.

28.05.2025

Political Rift Widens Over California High-Speed Rail Project

California High-Speed Rail is facing increasing scrutiny as political support declines and funding issues escalate ahead of the pivotal 2026 gubernatorial election.
High-speed routes between Germany and Italy will begin operating in 2026, offering direct rail connections between major cities through Austrian territory.

28.05.2025

New High-Speed Routes to Link Germany and Italy

High-speed routes between Germany and Italy will begin operating in 2026, offering direct rail connections between major cities through Austrian territory.
High-speed rail is rapidly transforming how travelers commute between Beijing and Shanghai, as millions now choose trains over flights for speed, comfort, and better connectivity

25.05.2025

China’s High-Speed Rail Disrupts Air Travel on Key Route

High-speed rail is rapidly transforming how travelers commute between Beijing and Shanghai, as millions now choose trains over flights for speed, comfort, and better connectivity.

24.05.2025

Surat Bullet Train Station Nears Final Construction Phase

Surat bullet train station, part of India’s first high-speed rail project, is nearing completion, with trial operations set for 2026 and full service scheduled by 2029.
Japan’s E10 Shinkansen: A Blossom-Inspired High-Speed Revolution Arriving by 2030

24.05.2025

E10 Shinkansen: Japan’s High-Speed Train Inspired by Nature

The E10 Shinkansen is Japan’s newest high-speed train project, combining innovative engineering and sakura-inspired design to redefine rail travel by 2030.
The Texas High-Speed Rail project linking Dallas and Houston lost federal support, but private investors are now stepping in to keep the $40 billion venture alive and moving forward.

23.05.2025

Private Funding Gains Momentum for Texas High-Speed Rail Project

The Texas High-Speed Rail project linking Dallas and Houston lost federal support, but private investors are now stepping in to keep the $40 billion venture alive and moving forward.
Vande Bharat will soon connect Gorakhpur and Patna, reducing travel time to 5 hours and offering speed, comfort, and affordability for passengers commuting between the two major cities

18.05.2025

Vande Bharat to Launch Between Gorakhpur and Patna Soon

Vande Bharat will soon connect Gorakhpur and Patna, reducing travel time to 5 hours and offering speed, comfort, and affordability for passengers commuting between the two major cities.