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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

Large tunnel boring machine prepared for railway tunnel excavation

19.07.2026

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Tunnel Enters New Phase

Burgos–Vitoria high-speed line tender: EUR 431.6m

09.02.2026

Burgos–Vitoria high-speed line tender opens two sections

Burgos–Vitoria high-speed line tender activity is moving forward after Adif AV opened procurement for two construction sections totaling 23.
California High-Speed Rail southern railhead facility complete

05.02.2026

California High-Speed Rail southern railhead facility now complete

California High-Speed Rail southern railhead facility is now complete, and the California High-Speed Rail Authority says the hub is meant to support the transition into the Central Valley segment track-laying phase, as reported by Progressive Railroading.
Shinkansen freight transport: JR East E3 cargo starts in March

03.02.2026

Shinkansen freight transport: JR East E3 cargo service set for March

Japan is preparing to push Shinkansen freight transport into a new phase, with a dedicated high-speed service designed for cargo at 300 km/h.
India high-speed rail corridors: 7 ‘growth connectors’ listed

03.02.2026

India high-speed rail corridors: 7 routes in Budget 2026–27

India high-speed rail corridors are set to expand under the Union Budget 2026–27, as the finance minister laid out a broader transport package that also covers freight upgrades and new national waterways to strengthen logistics, as reported by ETInfra (The Economic Times).
China high-speed train quiet cars launch Feb. 1, 2026

01.02.2026

China high-speed train quiet cars roll out on 8,000+ services

China high-speed train quiet cars will be introduced on more than 8,000 high-speed trains across the country starting Feb.
Taiwan high-speed rail N700ST trains arrive in 2027

01.02.2026

Taiwan high-speed rail N700ST trains set for 2027 launch

Taiwan high-speed rail N700ST trains are slated to start running in 2027, as the operator readies a fleet refresh aimed at comfort, capacity and quicker intercity trips.
Porto–Lisbon high-speed line tender: Oiã–Soure PPP

26.01.2026

Porto–Lisbon high-speed line tender opens for Oiã–Soure PPP

Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) has launched the Porto–Lisbon high-speed line tender for the concession covering the Oiã–Soure high-speed section, a core part of the planned route between the two cities, as previously covered by Railway Supply.
Hydrogen-powered train project in Türkiye: UK protocol

26.01.2026

Hydrogen-powered train project in Türkiye moves into R&D

Hydrogen-powered train project in Türkiye is moving forward after the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure signed a cooperation protocol with partners in the United Kingdom, as reported by Railway Pro.
L0 Series maglev train: Tokyo–Nagoya at 603 km/h

26.01.2026

L0 Series maglev train aims to halve Tokyo–Nagoya trips

L0 Series maglev train testing is moving forward in Japan, with Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) running trials of the Japanese Maglev technology, as reported by Euronews.
Shinkansen leasing fees: Japan considers raising charges

25.01.2026

Shinkansen leasing fees: Japan weighs a higher charge model

Japan’s transport ministry is weighing Shinkansen leasing fees increases for Japan Railways group companies that use certain bullet-train line facilities, as reported by The Japan News.
Guangzhou Railway Station high-speed rail upgrade begins Jan 26

25.01.2026

Guangzhou Railway Station high-speed rail upgrade reshapes services

Guangzhou Railway Station high-speed rail upgrade is now complete, opening the door for high-speed rail services to run straight into central Guangzhou.
Ghana high-speed rail readiness: build the rail base first

25.01.2026

Ghana high-speed rail readiness starts with fixing basics

Conversations about Ghana high-speed rail readiness have surged in recent weeks, with experts and political figures urging the government to place high-speed rail (HSR) inside The Big Push development program.