HS2 launches public consultations regarding the latest design proposals
15 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Residents and businesses across the Phase 2b route are invited to view the latest designs and respond to the public consultations.
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Texas Central names Renfe as a high-speed train operating partner
11 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The Texas train will be based on the latest generation of Central Japan Railway’s Tokaido Shinkansen train system, the world’s safest mass transportation system.
Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Transport, speaks to Global Railway Review
10 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review
“The lesson I have drawn from my time as Secretary of State is this is an industry that’s got to be much smarter at communicating with passengers,” says Chris to Global Railway Review.
New Chair of US High Speed Rail Association’s Advisory Board is announced
10 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Rod Diridon Sr. is stepping down after serving as Chair of the Advisory Board during the past decade, but will remain as Chairman Emeritus of the Advisory Board.
HS2 reveals the design for new stations in Birmingham and Solihull
9 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review
These stations will be catalysts for regeneration, creating jobs and opportunities for local people and economic benefits for Birmingham and the Midlands.
Bombardier’s joint venture will build 120 new Chinese high-speed train cars
2 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The 120 CR400AF new high-speed cars will be delivered before the end of 2018; continuing the evolution of China’s rail network.
Invest in GREAT & DIT showcase UK rail investment opportunities at InnoTrans
27 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
At InnoTrans 2018, the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse jointly exhibited as Invest in GREAT, allowing them to meet with potential overseas investors looking to find out more about opportunities in the UK rail industry; the most buoyant and fastest growing in Europe in terms of existing and planned investment.
Hong Kong high-speed line begins operations
25 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High Speed Rail (HSR) link, which connects Hong Kong with the 25,000km high-speed rail network in the Mainland of China, launched passenger services from the brand-new West Kowloon station on 23 September 2018.
ABB to equip crucial high-speed rail link in Tanzania
25 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
ABB has been selected to supply substation equipment and engineering solutions for a 530km-long high-speed electric line between Dar es Salaam and Makutupora.
Brightline to build new rail corridor connecting Southern California and Las Vegas
20 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
This project will be Brightline's first corridor outside Florida and the second privately funded express intercity passenger service in the nation.
Caltrans releases the 2018 California State Rail Plan
14 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Caltrans has worked with state, regional and local partners to develop a vision that supports increased efficiencies and connectivity across the state.
The Follo Line in Norway celebrates double breakthrough in the tunnel
13 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The tunnel excavation in the region's longest rail tunnel has reached its target towards Oslo city centre with the tunnel boring machines breaking through simultaneously.
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