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CFL and SNCF regional trains at Luxembourg railway station

22.07.2026

Luxembourg Questions Exclusion From Brussels–Basel TGV

Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset at the SMVT Bengaluru railway yard

22.07.2026

Vande Bharat Sleeper Planned for Vijayawada Division

Aerial view of traffic crossing the new A43 bridge above the HS2 cutting near Brackley

22.07.2026

A43 Traffic Moves onto New Bridge Above the HS2 Route

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor has entered its final trial stage with Namo Bharat trains now operating between Shatabdi Nagar and Modipuram, including the first run through Meerut’s underground section

03.05.2025

Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor Reaches Final Trial Phase

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor has entered its final trial stage with Namo Bharat trains now operating between Shatabdi Nagar and Modipuram, including the first run through Meerut’s underground section.
Uzbekistan and South Korea are accelerating cooperation on High-Speed Rail by launching feasibility talks for a new passenger line between Tashkent and Samarkand.

03.05.2025

Uzbekistan and Korea Boost High-Speed Rail Partnership

Uzbekistan and South Korea are accelerating cooperation on High-Speed Rail by launching feasibility talks for a new passenger line between Tashkent and Samarkand.
A snake disrupted Japan’s high-speed Tokaido Shinkansen line, cutting power to overhead wires and halting train service for over 90 minutes between Tokyo and Osaka on Wednesday evening

02.05.2025

Snake Halts Japan’s Bullet Train Service, Causing Delays

A snake disrupted Japan’s high-speed Tokaido Shinkansen line, cutting power to overhead wires and halting train service for over 90 minutes between Tokyo and Osaka on Wednesday evening.
The Czech Republic has started preparations for a new high-speed rail line between Prague and the city of Most, aiming to complete a route study by 2027

01.05.2025

Czech Republic plans HSR line between Prague and Most by 2027

The Czech Republic has started preparations for a new high-speed rail line between Prague and the city of Most, aiming to complete a route study by 2027.
Pakistan has initiated preparations for building a high-speed rail line between Islamabad and Lahore to improve connectivity and cut travel time to just two hours and 45 minutes.

01.05.2025

Pakistan Launches High-Speed Rail Project Between Islamabad and Lahore

Revving up rail Pakistan has begun work on a high-speed rail line that will connect the country’s capital, Islamabad, and the eastern city of Lahore, cutting the journey time to two hours and 45 minutes.
California High-Speed Rail Funding Cut Sparks Political Clash

30.04.2025

California High-Speed Rail CEO Seeks Support for Private Funding

The California High-Speed Rail project could finally attract private capital if state leaders provide financial guarantees, according to the Authority’s CEO Ian Choudri.
In 2030, France plans to deploy MARS LGV driverless trains to conduct early-morning inspections of high-speed rail lines before the start of daily commercial operations.

30.04.2025

France Launches Driverless Trains to Inspect High-Speed Lines

In 2030, France plans to deploy MARS LGV driverless trains to conduct early-morning inspections of high-speed rail lines before the start of daily commercial operations.
The high-speed rail project in Thailand has faced a significant delay, with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) approving a 201-day extension for the Saraburi-Kaeng Khoi section

27.04.2025

High-Speed Rail Project: Extension and Future Plans for Thailand-China Connection

The high-speed rail project in Thailand has faced a significant delay, with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) approving a 201-day extension for the Saraburi-Kaeng Khoi section.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is advancing rapidly, signaling a significant shift in India’s transportation infrastructure

27.04.2025

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Achieves Major Milestones

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is advancing rapidly, signaling a significant shift in India’s transportation infrastructure.
CRRC Changchun has officially introduced a cutting-edge 200 km/h intelligent intercity electric multiple-unit (EMU) designed to revolutionize commuter transportation across Henan province

27.04.2025

CRRC Changchun Launches 200 km/h Intelligent Intercity EMU

CRRC Changchun has officially introduced a cutting-edge 200 km/h intelligent intercity electric multiple-unit (EMU) designed to revolutionize commuter transportation across Henan province.

26.04.2025

Punjab to Launch Bullet Train for Lahore-Rawalpindi Route

Punjab has officially announced the launch of a Bullet Train project to connect Lahore and Rawalpindi, aiming to dramatically cut travel time and modernize regional transportation infrastructure.
The North-South high-speed railway is advancing as the Ministry of Construction outlines legal and operational steps to ensure a timely project launch by the end of 2026

26.04.2025

Implementation Plan for North-South High-Speed Railway Project

The North-South high-speed railway is advancing as the Ministry of Construction outlines legal and operational steps to ensure a timely project launch by the end of 2026.