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California rail builders sign MOU advancing statewide high-speed network

California rail builders sign MOU advancing statewide high-speed network Diana Ionescu Tue, 07/21/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image Primar...

California High-Speed Rail, High Desert Corridor Sign Agreement to Fill Key Gap in Statewide High-Speed Network

There's still a lot wrong with the High Desert Corridor proposal. But Brad the Turtle would be happy to know that a high-speed rail connection is now in the mix.

Democrats Push For High-Speed Rail Investment Amid GOP Highway Feeding Frenzy

A Democratic bill comes at a crucial time for high-speed rail projects that are struggling to get off the ground.

Legislature Sends High-Speed Rail Right-of-Way Bill to Newsom

SB 1425 would give the High-Speed Rail Authority new authority over construction and other activity on property it owns.

Firm says Austin-San Antonio passenger rail line viable, for $13.5 billion

A county-commissioned study into the feasibility of a 125 mph passenger rail line connecting Austin and San Antonio released Thursday morning, and shows that the project appears so...

Next-gen HSR train arrives

Alstom, Siemens and Hitachi Rail Shortlisted for Australia’s First High-Speed Trains

Three rail industry proponents have been shortlisted to take part in the development of Australia’s proposed high-speed rail service between Newcastle and Sydney. The High Speed Ra...

California High-Speed Rail and High Desert Corridor Strengthen Partnership

The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen coordination i...

Studies say Austin-San Antonio passenger rail requires $13 billion or a route Union Pacific resists

A pair of new rail studies give Austin and San Antonio a clearer choice: negotiate with Union Pacific or build a mostly elevated $13.5 billion line along SH 130.

California High-Speed Rail Opens Latest Central Valley Structure

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed a new grade separation in Kings County, with the Corcoran Highway overpass now open to traffic. The structure is the 62nd com...

FRA Moves to Modernize HSR Train Noise Standards – Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently announced that it will modernize U.S. train noise emissions standards, clearing the way for high-speed rail....

The Death of California High-Speed Rail Is Greatly Exaggerated…Again

A new report by the inspector general outlines some major challenges facing the mega-project, but it also points to several ways forward.

California High-Speed Rail Seeks Views on Proposed Central Valley Maintenance Facility

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking public input on two potential locations for a proposed heavy maintenance facility that would support the future high-speed rail...

Hong Kong High-Speed Rail Sets First-Half Passenger Record

The High Speed Rail (HSR) Hong Kong Section carried more than 16 million passenger journeys during the first half of 2026, marking its highest patronage for the January-to-June per...

CHSRA Seeking Input on Central Valley Heavy Maintenance Facility Site

FRESNO, Calif. - The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking input from the public on the proposed Central Valley Heavy Maintenance Facility. The post CHSRA Seeking Input...

California High-Speed Rail Outlines Construction Progress and Funding Challenges

The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s August 2026 CEO Report has outlined progress on construction and procurement, while highlighting continued funding and project delivery c...

California High-Speed Rail Authority could be broke by the end of 2027

California High-Speed Rail Authority could be broke by the end of 2027 Christine McLaren Mon, 08/17/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image...

The US wants to remove a barrier to high-speed trains

The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is proposing new rules on noise produced by trains travelling at over 160 mph [...]

Colorado Rail District Advances $4.7B Front Range Passenger Rail Delivery Plan

Committee endorsement moves the proposed 191-mile Fort Collins-to-Pueblo Colorado Connector network closer to construction.

Corcoran Highway Grade Separation Project Now Complete

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. - The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced the Corcoran Highway grade separation project in Kings County is now complete. The post Corcoran Highway...

Position Paper on the Connecting Europe through High-Speed Rail Own-Initiative Report

The EU Parliament can enhance the ambition of the implementation of the EU Commission plan, but some additional risks in it need to be addressed In November 2025 the European Commi...

DePaul’s Schwieterman and High Speed Rail Alliance’s Harnish hope the O’Hare Flyer will succeed where Elon Musk failed

However, transit expert Jarrett Walker is skeptical about the new plan.

Historic Federal Grants Power Modern American Rail

Passenger rail travel across the United States is accelerating into an ambitious era of growth and modernization. The United States Department of Transportation and the Federal Rai...

California’s high-speed trains order has been halved

The California high-speed rail project could run out of available funding as early as December 2027 if the authorities do [...]