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California high-speed rail funding case dropped in court

11.01.2026

California high-speed rail funding lawsuit ends as strategy shifts

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 long-awaited high-speed rail connection to Almería has been pushed beyond 2026, as critical infrastructure work remains far from completion and no official opening date has been confirmed

26.04.2025

High-Speed Rail Delay: Major Setback for Almería by 2026

The long-awaited high-speed rail connection to Almería has been pushed beyond 2026, as critical infrastructure work remains far from completion and no official opening date has been confirmed.
North Carolina continues to invest in its high-speed rail project, ensuring progress despite temporary federal funding uncertainties impacting the Raleigh-to-Richmond corridor development

26.04.2025

NCDOT Pushes Forward with High-Speed Rail Project

North Carolina continues to invest in its high-speed rail project, ensuring progress despite temporary federal funding uncertainties impacting the Raleigh-to-Richmond corridor development.
On April 24th, King Mohammed VI of Morocco officially launched the construction of a high-speed rail line connecting Kenitra and Marrakech. This major project is part of an extensive infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the country’s transport network

26.04.2025

Morocco Begins Construction of New High-Speed Rail Line Connecting Kenitra and Marrakech

On April 24th, King Mohammed VI of Morocco officially launched the construction of a high-speed rail line connecting Kenitra and Marrakech.
New Rail Projects across Mexico will soon connect more than 49 million people, improving transportation, creating jobs, and boosting regional economies through major infrastructure investments.

26.04.2025

New Rail Projects in Mexico to Connect 49 Million Residents

New Rail Projects across Mexico will soon connect more than 49 million people, improving transportation, creating jobs, and boosting regional economies through major infrastructure investments.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office warned lawmakers about California Rail Funding on Wednesday. Experts demand $7 billion by June 2026 to avoid delays.

25.04.2025

California High-Speed Rail Reaches New Milestone in Central Valley

The California High-Speed Rail project has reached a new milestone with the completion of the Whitley Avenue underpass, located in Kings County.
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. partners with Cadence and launches the Canada high-speed train. The Government of Canada selects this team to spearhead the nation’s first rapid transit.

23.04.2025

Liberals Prioritize High-Speed Rail in Election Platform

Liberals Unveil Ambitious Infrastructure Plan Ahead of Canadian Election. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
California rail officials and Millbrae reached an agreement allowing local development near the station while maintaining access for future high-speed rail service

22.04.2025

California High-Speed Rail Deal Boosts Millbrae Growth Plans

California rail officials and Millbrae reached an agreement allowing local development near the station while maintaining access for future high-speed rail service.
In the first quarter of 2025, China’s railways set a new record for passenger traffic, transporting over 1 billion people.

22.04.2025

China’s Railways Set Record for Passenger Traffic in 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, China’s railways set a new record for passenger traffic, transporting over 1 billion people.
The HSL between Madrid and Lisbon will open in 2030, significantly reducing travel time between the capitals and improving the region’s environmental situation

21.04.2025

HSL between Madrid and Lisbon to Open in 2030

The HSL between Madrid and Lisbon will open in 2030, significantly reducing travel time between the capitals and improving the region’s environmental situation.
JR East has launched a new freight service using Shinkansen trains to meet increasing logistics demands while preparing for a long-term decline in passenger numbers

19.04.2025

JR East Launches Freight Shinkansen to Boost Logistics

JR East has launched a new freight service using Shinkansen trains to meet increasing logistics demands while preparing for a long-term decline in passenger numbers.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has cancelled a $63.9 million grant awarded to Amtrak in support of the HSR Dallas–Houston project

18.04.2025

Grant Cancelled for HSR Project Dallas–Houston and Its Implications

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Japan will send two high-speed Shinkansen trains, models E5 and E3, to India for testing the new Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail line

18.04.2025

Japan to Send Two Shinkansen Trains to India for Testing

Japan will send two high-speed Shinkansen trains, models E5 and E3, to India for testing the new Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail line.