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Israel has launched construction of its first high-speed rail line between Tel Aviv and Haifa, with speeds reaching up to 250 km/h.

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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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.

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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Europe launches the largest high-speed railways project, linking 39 cities across 22 countries to meet strategic EU transport and climate goals.

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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

FRA Terminates Support for SCMAGLEV Project

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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

California High-Speed Rail Must Secure Funding Plan

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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Etihad Rail Passenger Network Expands UAE Connectivity

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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

High-Speed Railway Project in Uzbekistan

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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Portugal Secures Funding for Lisbon–Porto HSR

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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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

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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

South Africa’s First Bullet Train Project Begins

South Africa Launches First Bullet Train Project Today

South Africa’s first bullet train project advances rapidly, aiming to connect Pretoria and Polokwane in record time through a new high-speed rail corridor. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.