High speed rail industry news
Latest news from the high speed passenger rail industry.
Tsuruga joined to Shinkansen network
JAPAN: ‘Today’s opening will touch the hearts of many domestic and international users and move the future forward’ said JR West President Kazuaki Hasegawa at the inauguration of the Kanazawa to Tsuruga extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
High speed rail bypass contract awarded
SPAIN: High speed rail infrastructure manager ADIF Alta Velocidad has awarded Sacyr Construcción a €49m contract to build the first section of a 19 km bypass around the town of Loja on the Antequera – Granada high speed line.
MSC’s purchase of Italo stake approved
ITALY: The European Commission has approved Mediterranean Shipping Co’s planned acquisition of a 50% stake in open access high speed train operator Italo-NTV from Global Infrastructure Partners.
High speed rail start-up Kevin Speed signs access agreement
FRANCE: Aspiring high speed train operator Kevin Speed has signed a track access framework agreement with infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau, and hopes to launch its first services under the Ilisto brand by the end of 2028.
JR Kyushu speeds up track inspection
JAPAN: JR Kyushu is using image processing with AI capabilities to automate high speed line track inspections, replacing the need for staff to go out on foot.
China: Water Rabbit delivers network growth
More than 3 500 km of new railway was opened in China during 2023, expanding the national network to almost 160 000 route-km. Toma Bačić reviews recent developments.
High Speed: FRA grant kick-starts Brightline West
Procurement of Portugal’s broad gauge high speed line begins
West Midlands – Manchester rail plan is not a HS2 revival, mayors say
HS2 Phase 2 cancellation raises ‘urgent and unanswered questions’
CPK seeks input into rolling stock specifications
Track Design: Introducing J-slab to India
Hydrogen high speed train to be developed
HS2 route no longer protected from development
RENFE28 management strategy approved
Seven consortia submit Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail proposals
Network Rail Consulting awarded California high speed rail contract
JR Central develops automated Shinkansen overhead line checks
Californian high speed train shortlist announced
Finland’s VR takes over Helsinki – St Petersburg Allegro train fleet
More high speed sets in ONCF rolling stock order
Deutsche Bahn calls tenders for next generation of ICE high speed trains
Change in safety rules opens door to more cross-Channel operators
Pajares cut-off opens to plug Asturias into Spanish high speed network