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Map showing the planned High Desert Corridor between Palmdale and Victor Valley and its connections to California High-Speed Rail and Brightline West

22.07.2026

New MOU coordinates Palmdale high-speed rail connection

L0 Series maglev train on the Yamanashi test track

20.07.2026

Chuo Shinkansen Construction Clears Shizuoka Hurdle

Cologne skyline with central station and Hohenzollern Bridge

20.07.2026

Gemini Trains London-Cologne Service Targets 2030 Launch

Madrid — Barcelona is a strategic route where half of the work has already been completed on the section connecting two major high-speed rail lines in Spain.

13.08.2025

Madrid — Barcelona: development of high-speed rail connection

Madrid — Barcelona is a strategic route where half of the work has already been completed on the section connecting two major high-speed rail lines in Spain.
AmeriStarRail has introduced a groundbreaking proposal to launch a coast-to-coast Auto Train connecting New York and Los Angeles in under 72 hours.

09.08.2025

Transcontinental Chief to Redefine U.S. Rail Travel in 2026

The Transcontinental Chief will connect Los Angeles and New York in under 72 hours by 2026, offering high-speed travel, freight transport, and modern comfort across a network of 54 cities.
Israel has launched construction of its first high-speed rail line between Tel Aviv and Haifa, with speeds reaching up to 250 km/h.

08.08.2025

High-Speed Rail Line to Connect Tel Aviv and Haifa

The Israeli government has launched a major infrastructure project — a high-speed rail line will link Tel Aviv and Haifa, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will soon begin service, cutting travel time to just over two hours and connecting major cities along a 508-km corridor.

05.08.2025

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to launch, cutting travel time

India’s first Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will soon launch, reducing travel time to two hours and seven minutes between the two financial and industrial hubs.
Europe launches the largest high-speed railways project, linking 39 cities across 22 countries to meet strategic EU transport and climate goals.

05.08.2025

Europe Expands Its High-Speed Railways Network

Europe is preparing to implement a large-scale project in which high-speed railways will connect 39 cities across 22 countries by 2040, including the UK, Turkey, and Ukraine.
FRA Terminates Support for SCMAGLEV Project

03.08.2025

Federal Funding Pulled from SCMAGLEV Project in Maryland

The SCMAGLEV Project has lost $26 million in federal grants after the FRA cited unresolved issues, rising costs, and risks to national security agencies.
California High-Speed Rail Must Secure Funding Plan

03.08.2025

California High-Speed Rail Faces New Legal Funding Mandate

The California High-Speed Rail project must now provide a full funding plan under new legislation aiming to stop delays and secure accountability for the statewide initiative.
Etihad Rail Passenger Network Expands UAE Connectivity

02.08.2025

Etihad Rail Passenger Network Expands UAE Connectivity

Etihad Rail has taken a major step forward as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum traveled by train from Dubai to Fujairah, underscoring the project’s national importance.
High-Speed Railway Project in Uzbekistan

01.08.2025

High-Speed Railway Tashkent — Samarkand

Uzbekistan is finalizing the feasibility study, and the high-speed railway Tashkent — Samarkand will move into the tendering phase starting in early 2026.
Portugal Secures Funding for Lisbon–Porto HSR

30.07.2025

Portugal Advances Lisbon–Porto HSR with Major EIB Support

Portugal has secured crucial funding to launch the Lisbon–Porto HSR, with an €875 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) backing the project’s first phase between Porto and Oiã.
Countdown to Bursa’s 8-Station High-Speed Train Line Completion

27.07.2025

Countdown to Bursa’s 8-Station High-Speed Train Line Completion

Bursa is preparing for a transportation revolution as the Ministry accelerates work on the High-Speed Train Line, designed to reshape connectivity and regional mobility across key economic hubs in Turkey.
Israel Railways Cuts Haifa‑Tel Aviv Time to 30 Minutes with New Line

27.07.2025

Israel Railways Cuts Haifa‑Tel Aviv Time to 30 Minutes with New Line

Israel Railways will operate a high‑speed line connecting Haifa and Tel Aviv in just 30 minutes by 2029, featuring trains running at up to 250 km/h on an electrified route.