California Rail Settles On First Section

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California’s controversial high-speed rail project inches closer to laying track, picking a route and station alignment for its Merced to Fresno section. Read more →

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High-Speed Rail, Despite Stumbles, Is Booming

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Worldwatch reports a big bump in high-speed rail service in the past three years around the world, and says a lot more growth is on the way. Read more →

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All Aboard: New Rail-Booking System Unveiled

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SilverRail Technologies debuts SilverCore, a search and ticketing program integrating rail connections from around the world into a single booking system. Read more →

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California Bullet Train A $98.5B Proposition

Calling it a more realistic assessment, California's High-Speed Rail Authority says the SF-to-LA system will cost $98.5 billion, not $43 billion. Read more →

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High Speed Rail In Northeast Gets Boost

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced almost $80 million in funding for high-speed rail upgrades in some northeastern states Read more →

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High-Speed Rail In Minnesota Scores Grant

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A $5 million federal grant will aid in preliminary engineering and environmental reviews for a high-speed rail connection between Minneapolis and Duluth. Read more →

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Don’t Tell Gov. Perry: U.S. Backs Texas Rail

The federal government is investing almost $50 million on train projects in Texas, including a planned high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas. Read more →

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High-Speed Rail Funding Focuses On Northeast

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that $745 million in funds will go to support high-speed rail plans in the Northeast Corridor. Read more →

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China High-Speed Rail Stumbles After Crash

After two trains crashed and tragically killed dozens of people in China, government officials are altering plans for high-speed rail in the country. Read more →

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High-Speed Rail Outlined For Australia

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The Australian government has released a report that says high speed rail could carry 54 million passengers by 2036, but cost over $100 billion. Read more →

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