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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

HS2 peak production rate and 2025 construction progress

04.01.2026

HS2 peak production rate: 2025 progress and next steps

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.
South Africa’s First Bullet Train Project Begins

25.07.2025

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.
India Plans Shinkansen E10 High-Speed Train Purchase

24.07.2025

India Resumes Talks on Shinkansen E10 Trains for High-Speed Rail

India has reopened negotiations to acquire Shinkansen E10 trains for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, targeting a launch in 2030 with services running at 320 km/h.
CRRC Showcases 600 km/h Maglev at Beijing Exhibition

23.07.2025

CRRC Unveils CR450 as the Fastest High-Speed Train Globally

CRRC unveiled its CR450 high-speed train at the World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing, marking a new milestone in global rail technology with unmatched speed and innovation.

21.07.2025

California Sues Trump Administration Over $4 Billion High-Speed Rail Funding Cut

California sues the Trump administration for withdrawing $4 billion in federal funding from its high-speed rail project, calling the move unlawful and politically motivated as the state fights to keep construction moving forward.
India High-Speed Rail Trial Faces Major Delays

21.07.2025

India Builds First High-Speed Rail Trial Track Amid Ongoing Delays

India is building its first high-speed rail trial track on the Jaipur-Jodhpur route, but bureaucratic delays and environmental hurdles threaten to derail progress and inflate overall project costs significantly.
Deutsche Bahn Hits 405 km/h on High-Speed Rail Line

21.07.2025

Deutsche Bahn Sets New Speed Record with ICE Train in Germany

Deutsche Bahn reached a record speed of 405 km/h with an ICE test train on the high-speed route between Erfurt and Leipzig/Halle during special trials for rail innovation and infrastructure testing.
Brightline West high-speed rail project on track for 2028 launch

21.07.2025

Brightline West high-speed rail to connect Las Vegas and California by 2028

Brightline West high-speed rail aims to link Southern California and Las Vegas by 2028 with 200-mph electric trains, reducing travel time dramatically and creating a sustainable transportation solution.
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.

20.07.2025

Newsom Challenges Federal Decision in High-Speed Rail Funding Battle

Newsom filed a lawsuit after the Trump administration canceled over $4 billion in federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project, calling the move political and harmful to the Central Valley economy.
China Drives Innovation and Global Cooperation for Growth

20.07.2025

China Accelerates Innovation to Boost Growth and Global Cooperation

China is accelerating innovation to boost high-quality growth and expand global cooperation, reflecting its strong commitment to technology-driven development and shared global progress.
California Disputes Federal Rail Funding Cut

19.07.2025

California Lawsuit Challenges Federal High-Speed Rail Funding Cut

California faces a major legal fight as it sues the federal government over the $4 billion cut to high-speed rail funding, claiming the move is driven by politics, not project performance.
Egypt High-Speed Rail Advances with Modern HVAC

19.07.2025

Egypt High-Speed Rail Project Boosts Sustainability with New HVAC

Egypt is moving ahead with its high-speed rail project, introducing advanced HVAC systems to enhance passenger comfort, reduce energy use, and strengthen sustainable transportation infrastructure across multiple major cities and economic hubs.