News

1/12/2012
California's Harkey calls for halting state debt funds for HSR project; Feinstein calls on governor for 'swift action' to get project on track

1/9/2012
California governor proposes creating new transportation agency to oversee CHSRA

1/4/2012
California HSR review panel recommends halting project

1/4/2012
USDOT awards $186 million for Chicago-St. Louis corridor

1/2/2012
Illinois DOT to concentrate 2012 high-speed construction on two segments

1/2/2012
Chinese rail crash caused by design flaws, relaxed safety controls, final report says

12/27/2011
CHSRA: Definitions for project-related jobs estimates 'imprecise and potentially confusing'

12/27/2011
Americans favor user fees, PPPs to pay for transportation improvements, according to Reason Foundation poll

12/22/2011
California congressman requests GAO study of California high-speed rail project

12/22/2011
Siemens to manufacture more high-speed trains for Russian Railways

12/16/2011
Congressional hearing on California HSR: Witnesses, committee members highlight concerns about and need for project

12/12/2011
USDOT obligates funds to IDOT for Chicago-Quad Cities service

12/12/2011
Georgia, D.C. receive funds to further study Southeast high-speed rail projects

12/12/2011
UIC reports outline environmental, economic benefits of HSR

12/12/2011
Ansaldo to supply signaling equipment for second phase of East European high-speed line

12/9/2011
House subcommittee hearing: Mica, Shuster, LaHood debate administration's execution of HSR program

12/5/2011
House Democrats introduce 'Buy America' bill for transportation, infrastructure projects

12/5/2011
CHSRA selects preferred route for Merced-Fresno segment

12/5/2011
Kansas DOT releases passenger-rail service development plan

12/1/2011
California Legislative Analyst's Office finds 'major issues' with CHSRA business and financial plans

12/1/2011
Alstom unveils high-speed trains for United Kingdom, Italy

11/30/2011
Milwaukee labor, community groups highlight HSR-related job losses

11/30/2011
Indiana high-speed association launches redesigned website

11/28/2011
Coming soon: Near-term outlook report on U.S. high-speed rail development

11/22/2011
USDOT obligates funds for projects in California, Michigan

11/22/2011
Washington state DOT receives funds to begin King Street Station project

11/21/2011
Land management bureau signs off on DesertXpress right of way

11/18/2011
Congress approves bill that zeroes out HSR funding in FY2012

11/18/2011
USDOT obligates funds to California, Texas

11/17/2011
MnDOT, FRA choose Mississippi River route as preferred St. Paul-to-Chicago HSR alignment

11/16/2011
Congressional negotiators eliminate HSR funding for FY2012

11/16/2011
CHSRA issues RFQ for Central Valley construction segment

11/15/2011
Michigan DOT issues RFP for Chicago-Detroit planning, environmental work

11/14/2011
Sacramento Superior Court rules in favor of CHSRA on 'key' Bay Area-Central Valley issues, but requires further analysis of traffic impacts

11/14/2011
Oregon passenger-rail project moves into EIS phase

11/9/2011
Mica says he's willing to compromise with Amtrak on NEC high-speed proposal

11/9/2011
High-speed rail operations to spike globally in coming years, research institute says

11/3/2011
Senate appropriations bill includes $15 million for Amtrak tunnel project

11/3/2011
USDOT obligates funds to WSDOT for new Tukwila station

11/2/2011
Senate approves 2012 transportation appropriations

11/1/2011
CHSRA unveils draft business plan

11/1/2011
Amtrak creates new NEC development division, names Gardner to oversee new business line; Engel to depart railroad in December

11/1/2011
UP cites issues with draft environmental reports for CHSRA's Central Valley segment

10/27/2011
Saudi Railways issues contract for second phase of Haramain high-speed rail project

10/27/2011
High-speed rail petition posted on White House website

10/26/2011
STB approves DesertXpress route

10/24/2011
FRA's Rae to join New York governor's office

10/21/2011
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Murray, FRA's Szabo announce Knowledge Corridor project

10/19/2011
FRA obligates $7.9 million to New York for Hudson Line signal improvements

10/19/2011
Canadian high-speed group releases federal report on proposed Ontario-Quebec corridor

10/18/2011
U.S. Departments of Transportation, Commerce partner to unearth U.S. suppliers for high-speed passenger car components

10/17/2011
FRA, Illinois DOT to hold hearings on Tier 1 EIS for HSR service; UP to issue RFP for Dwight-Pontiac permitting, reconstruction

10/17/2011
CHSRA receives $4 million in state bond funds to advance Los Angeles-San Diego engineering

10/17/2011
Central Illinois planning commission to study passenger-rail service to Peoria

10/10/2011
CHSRA to revise Draft EIR/EIS for Fresno-Bakersfield segment

10/10/2011
Englewood Flyover groundbreaking to be held today

10/10/2011
California congressman proposes bill that would freeze California's HSR money

10/10/2011
CHSRA appoints Ross as deputy director of legislation

10/6/2011
Michigan DOT reaches purchase agreement with NS for Kalamazoo-Dearborn corridor

10/5/2011
USDOT awards $196 million grant to Michigan for track, signal work

10/5/2011
CHSRA delays release of business plan by at least two weeks

9/30/2011
Pennsylvania DOT receives Keystone Corridor funds

9/30/2011
Michigan Lt. Gov. Calley OKs funds for rail project

9/29/2011
Michigan legislature OKs bill to allow state to collect federal grants for HSR

9/28/2011
USDOT issues $13.6 million to Oregon DOT

9/27/2011
North Carolina, Virginia and Delaware receive high-speed grant awards

9/26/2011
USDOT approves $149.3 million grant award to New York state for Empire Corridor work

9/26/2011
Report: Federal government should expand its role, employ new policies to create successful HSR systems in U.S.

9/22/2011
Senate Appropriations Committee approves amendment to provide limited HSR funding in FY12

9/21/2011
USDOT issues high-speed program funds for Cascades corridor improvements

9/20/2011
American Jobs Act would create thousands of rail and HSR jobs, LaHood says

9/20/2011
USDOT obligates funds to Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont and Connecticut

9/19/2011
USDOT obligates funds for New Haven-Hartford-Springfield project

9/19/2011
CHSRA appoints Fellenz chief counsel

9/16/2011
FRA issues directives to improve CHSRA's DBE outreach

9/16/2011
USDOT issues grant funds for Susquehanna River Bridge engineering, environmental work

9/15/2011
Iowa to FRA: Split HSR grant so Illinois can begin Chicago-Quad cities work

9/15/2011
USDOT issues rule to improve accessibility at high-speed, intercity and commuter-rail stations

9/14/2011
URS to design crossing improvements for Chicago-St. Louis corridor

9/13/2011
Massachusetts DOT receives HSIPR funds for South Station expansion project

9/13/2011
Canadian Parliament member urges government to invest in HSR

9/12/2011
Obama calls for more investment in high-speed rail

9/12/2011
Peer review panel 'satisfied' with CHSRA ridership model

9/12/2011
CHSRA appoints Simmens to oversee communications, outreach

9/9/2011
USDOT obligates $5 million for Northern Lights high-speed rail project

9/8/2011
House transportation budget plan would eliminate HSIPR, state-supported Amtrak service

9/8/2011
Invensys Rail installs signaling system on Turkey's new HSR line

9/6/2011
Oct. 5 webcast: Marketing the HSR message

9/6/2011
FRA close to obligating $5 million for Minnesota's Northern Lights Express

9/6/2011
NLX alliance moves forward with Minneapolis-Duluth-Superior high-speed rail plans

9/2/2011
USDOT obligates $15 million to Texas for HSR environmental, engineering work

9/1/2011
Obama calls on Congress to pass new surface transportation funding measure

8/26/2011
CHSRA gives sneak peak at upcoming business plan

8/25/2011
Rossi to join CHSRA board

8/24/2011
CHSRA seeking public outreach, communications services

8/23/2011
Amtrak hires KPMG team to develop NEC business, financial plan

8/23/2011
IDOT receives crossing elimination grant for Chicago-St. Louis corridor

8/23/2011
California governor appoints Richards to CHSRA board

8/22/2011
USDOT obligates $745 million for NEC improvements

8/19/2011
FRA obligates $28.2 million for new Dearborn train station

8/19/2011
California Gov. Brown gives thumbs up to state's HSR project

8/19/2011
New York town receives USDOT grant for HSR-related crossing work

8/18/2011
Proposed 'blended' Caltrain, HSR system could work, LTK study shows

8/12/2011
Chinese train manufacturer recalls high-speed trains; government slows operating speeds and suspends project approvals

8/9/2011
FRA obligates another $179 million in HSIPR funds to California

8/9/2011
CHSRA issues draft environmental reports for two Central Valley segments

8/8/2011
Chinese rail officials need to determine HSR accident's cause quickly and transparently, U.S. observers say

8/8/2011
FRA obligates grant funds for two New York projects

8/5/2011
The debt deal: How it could impact HSR

8/5/2011
Sen. Schumer: Government agencies, railroads need to agree on HSR funding soon

8/4/2011
Australian government to conduct more detailed analysis of proposed HSR system

8/4/2011
Hollysys to demonstrate high-speed signaling system for Chinese supplier

8/3/2011
USDOT obligates rolling stock funds to six states; multi-state procurement process begins

8/3/2011
Amtrak Keystone service posts fiscal-year ridership record

8/1/2011
California high-speed agency to seek RFQs for initial construction within three months

7/29/2011
WSDOT, BNSF ink deal for Cascades corridor improvements; work to begin in fall

7/29/2011
Iowa, Nevada land federal HSR funds to develop state rail plans

7/27/2011
CHSRA, federal agencies sign MOU to adopt sustainable practices

7/21/2011
USDOT, Pennsylvania sign $24.3 million grant agreement for Keystone Corridor crossing closures

7/21/2011
Iowa legislature maintains $5 million in previously appropriated intercity passenger-rail funds, eliminates FY12-13 dollars

7/20/2011
MoDOT appoints Teel to head multi-modal division

7/20/2011
Mott MacDonald to analyze proposed HSR system in India

7/18/2011
House approves measure to rescind HSR funds

7/18/2011
CHSRA board reviews initial operating segments, environmental reports

7/15/2011
House expected to shift unobligated HSR funds to use for Midwestern flood relief

7/14/2011
Mica/Shuster's Amtrak privatization proposal may violate constitution, report states

7/13/2011
Feds give DesertXpress green light to enter engineering phase

7/13/2011
CHSRA halts San Francisco-San Jose environmental work pending Caltrain study results

7/12/2011
Virginia, North Carolina transportation departments to present alternative HSR alignments

7/7/2011
Mica's reauthorization proposal includes several HSR-related elements

7/7/2011
California city files lawsuit against CHSRA over Grapevine route study

7/5/2011
APTA: Mica to introduce transportation authorization bill details this week

7/5/2011
Teamsters call for Amtrak designation as Northeast Corridor's HSR operator

7/1/2011
USDOT obligates HSIPR grant to Massachusetts for Vermonter line improvements

7/1/2011
Florida Gov. Scott gives go-ahead for SunRail project

6/30/2011
China launches Beijing-to-Shanghai high-speed line

6/29/2011
Amtrak receives RRIF loan for NEC locomotive purchase

6/24/2011
FRA obligates funds to IDOT for Englewood Flyover project

6/23/2011
FRA hands over $16 million to CHSRA for San Francisco-San Jose PTC system design

6/23/2011
Mica-Shuster privatization proposal would have negative impact on rail service, operating costs and labor, passenger-rail and labor groups say

6/21/2011
Sen. Kirk proposes bill to encourage more private participation in HSR, other infrastructure projects

6/21/2011
UP one step closer to issuing RFP for Chicago-St. Louis HSR project

6/20/2011
HSR a hot topic at APTA Rail Conference

6/16/2011
House Appropriations Committee approves bill that would use $1 billion in HSR funds to pay for flood relief

6/16/2011
More comments from Amtrak's Boardman regarding NEC privatization proposal

6/15/2011
Amtrak's Boardman: Mica proposal is 'broader than the NEC'

6/15/2011
Mica, Shuster push for private involvement in NEC high-speed rail, Amtrak long-distance routes

6/15/2011
International peer review shows support for Amtrak's next-gen HSR system

6/10/2011
Iowa HSR project hangs in the balance as legislature debates state budget

6/10/2011
Minnesota's Northern Lights Express project advances 'under the radar'

6/10/2011
New York passenger-rail group says 90 mph is OK for upstate intercity passenger trains

6/10/2011
HNTB hires four execs to help oversee Northeast rail projects

6/6/2011
USHSR Chicago conference conversation: HSR benefits, politics and marketing

6/6/2011
California Senate seeks more control over CHSRA

6/6/2011
CHSRA elects new chair and vice chair, appoints southern California HSR planning director

6/2/2011
Illinois to study 220 mph rail service between Chicago, Champaign

6/1/2011
Progressive Railroading's June cover story: HSR's beaten and blurry path

5/31/2011
CHSRA tabs Ryan as chief of staff

5/31/2011
Alstom to supply high-speed trains for Polish system

5/27/2011
New York, Rhode Island officials recognize importance of HSR grants

5/26/2011
Mica, Shuster propose transferring NEC ownership to private entity

5/26/2011
California HSR officials contend with criticism, seek private-sector participation

5/24/2011
Kansas university professors to study concrete ties for HSR applications

5/19/2011
Amtrak pursues private investment in N.E. Corridor HSR plans

5/18/2011
CHSRA signs information-exchange pact with United Kingdom

5/18/2011
Rockefeller, Lautenberg draft bill to drive private transportation investments

5/17/2011
World Congress on High-Speed Rail to be held in Philly in 2012

5/12/2011
More details on Amtrak's HSR grant award

5/12/2011
Rep. Braley urges Iowa governor to provide matching funds for HSR grant

5/12/2011
CH2M Hill to acquire Booz Allen Hamilton's state, local government transportation consulting division

5/11/2011
California legislative report: High-speed project needs better oversight, more government involvement

5/11/2011
More details on the Vancouver port project

5/10/2011
Former Florida Rail Enterprise chief joins Parsons

5/9/2011
LaHood: HSR grants allocated to states that are 'ready to get into the high-speed rail business'

5/9/2011
USDOT announces new HSIPR grants

5/9/2011
Bombardier to supply components for new Deutsche Bahn high-speed trains

5/6/2011
Oklahoma to study PPP approach for implementing high-speed rail

4/28/2011
Midwest High Speed Rail Association releases study on 220 mph Chicago hub system

4/27/2011
Caltrans receives $100 million HSIPR grant to purchase intercity passenger cars, locomotives

4/26/2011
RSI white paper proposes changes to Buy America program so suppliers can better meet standards

4/25/2011
Ohio rail group seeks to advance smaller passenger-rail projects within 3C Corridor

4/25/2011
U.S. High Speed Rail Association announces June conference in Chicago

4/19/2011
California legislators propose CHSRA streamline Bay Area segment with Caltrain system; Caltrain to study electrification, integration feasibility

4/18/2011
ELPC's Learner: HSR funding cut disappointing, but doesn't mean program is dead

4/18/2011
Progress Rail to acquire Balfour Beatty's U.K. trackwork business

4/14/2011
Rep. McNerney introduces bill to improve Altamont Corridor

4/12/2011
FY11 continuing resolution zeros out funding for high-speed rail

4/11/2011
Federal budget includes $1 billion for HSR

4/11/2011
GAO: FRA should be more clear with reasoning behind HSR grant selections

4/8/2011
Washington signs for $145 million in HSR funds

4/8/2011
Federal HSR funds released to Connecticut

4/8/2011
California authority to fund local station planning

4/7/2011
LaHood announces $3.3 million in HSR funds for New York

4/6/2011
LaHood: Twenty-four states, D.C. and Amtrak seek redirected HSR funds

4/6/2011
APTA report outlines business case for federal investment in HSR

4/5/2011
Amtrak's Engel talks 'next-generation' high-speed rail

4/1/2011
Amtrak issues updated fleet plan

3/31/2011
USDOT, West Virginia sign $1 million grant agreement

3/30/2011
Bombardier's Bachant talks U.S. HSR progress, but also notes frustrations

3/28/2011
New York, Vermont transportation agencies begin intercity passenger-rail study

3/25/2011
North Carolina legislators try to block state's high-speed funds

3/22/2011
FRA signs off on $685 million grant agreement for Chicago-St. Louis project

3/22/2011
North Carolina DOT signs $461 million grant agreement with FRA

3/21/2011
Florida won't reapply for HSR funds; Amtrak to pursue funding for other projects

3/18/2011
More than 1,100 firms are interested in helping to build, operate California high-speed rail, CHSRA says

3/16/2011
More details on how the FRA will manage, evaluate the new competitive grant process

3/16/2011
Next-Gen equipment committee signs off on locomotive standards

3/16/2011
Senators unveil BUILD Act to create national infrastructure bank

3/16/2011
Congressmen create high-speed rail caucus

3/16/2011
Transit-oriented development will play a critical role in HSR's success, state government council says

3/15/2011
LaHood designates NEC as 11th HSR corridor; Amtrak now can directly apply for HSR funds

3/15/2011
Florida DOT's Haddad accepts position with Qatar Railways

3/15/2011
State Update: Maryland DOT advances work on BWI station planning, awaits grant agreement for tunnel project

3/14/2011
AHSRA appoints members to standardization and interoperability council

3/11/2011
USDOT to use competitive grant process to redistribute Florida funds

3/11/2011
Mica, Szabo debate national HSR plan's 'credibility' issue

3/11/2011
USHSR's Kunz: USDOT likely still exploring options to proceed with Tampa-Orlando project

3/10/2011
Plenty of interest in Florida's rejected HSR funds, Baker says

3/9/2011
Tampa-Orlando line would have made money, study results say

3/9/2011
Mad Men actors promote high-speed rail in new web video

3/7/2011
CHSRA board reviews planning/environmental efforts for three segments

3/4/2011
Court rules in Scott's favor in HSR case; governor again tells LaHood, 'no thanks'

3/4/2011
Orlando mayor, Mica, AHSRA 'disappointed' over Florida HSR funds

3/3/2011
Florida mayors to Gov. Scott: We've addressed your concerns

3/3/2011
Michigan DOT continues negotiations with NS, FRA to advance Chicago-Detroit corridor

3/2/2011
Florida's Scott asks Florida Supreme Court to dismiss HSR lawsuit

3/1/2011
Two Florida senators file lawsuit against Gov. Scott

3/1/2011
Northeast senators state their case for Florida's HSR funds

3/1/2011
Columbia-to-Charlotte commuter-rail project in discussion phase

2/28/2011
Washington State DOT secures stimulus funds

2/28/2011
Gov. Scott: 'My position on high-speed rail remains unchanged'

2/25/2011
LaHood gives Scott more time to consider Florida HSR project

2/25/2011
Florida governor says 'nay' to alternative HSR project proposal

2/25/2011
Illinois DOT launches environmental study for Chicago-St. Louis corridor second track

2/25/2011
LACMTA to buy Union Station for $75 million

2/25/2011
Illinois governor wants Amtrak to analyze possible 110 mph O'Hare-Chicago Union Station connection

2/24/2011
House eliminates HSR funds in proposed FY2011 continuing resolution; Senate expected to develop its own resolution

2/24/2011
Harris Poll: Many U.S. citizens unaware of HSR projects in their state, but majority support state and federal HSR funding

2/22/2011
Tampa city attorney: Florida cities, counties could create independent agency to oversee HSR project

2/22/2011
Mica proposes rescue plan for Florida HSR project as deadline to present new options quickly approaches

2/18/2011
LaHood gives Florida congressmen one week to find a way to salvage Tampa-Orlando project

2/18/2011
Missouri DOT moving on state rail plan, track construction design

2/18/2011
RRIF program needs reforms to incent private rail investments, Mica and Shuster say

2/18/2011
Illinois senator wants state to design 220-mph HSR system

2/17/2011
For Gov. Scott, fiscal conservatism reigns supreme, Florida business group leader says

2/17/2011
California, Washington, Illinois show interest in Florida's HSR funds

2/17/2011
Sen. Nelson vows to seek alternative ways to build Florida's HSR line

2/17/2011
Florida elected officials criticize Scott's decision to reject federal HSR dollars

2/16/2011
Florida governor to reject HSR funds

2/16/2011
Industry reacts to Scott's funding rejection

2/14/2011
President releases FY12 budget, proposes surface transportation bill

2/14/2011
Amtrak seeks $2.2 billion in FY12, proposes to add Acela cars

2/11/2011
USHSR summit encourages lobbying efforts

2/11/2011
Minnesota DOT continues plan for Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago HSR corridor

2/10/2011
USHSR proposes legislation encouraging private investment in HSR

2/10/2011
CHSRA seeks private-sector interest in rail construction

2/10/2011
U.S. High Speed Rail Summit: Day Two Overview

2/10/2011
Appropriations Committee's proposed spending cuts include HSR

2/10/2011
Obama's HSR proposal faces 'uphill battle,' NRC's Baker says

2/9/2011
USHSR Summit, Day Two: Mica pushes for private-sector participation, detailed HSR proposal in surface transportation bill

2/9/2011
USHSR Summit: Day One Overview

2/9/2011
Rail industry groups react to Obama's $53 billion high-speed plan

2/9/2011
GE, Bombardier, Alstom welcome Obama's latest rail proposal

2/8/2011
Vice President Biden unveils Administration's $53 billion plan for high-speed rail

2/7/2011
Iowa governor cuts HSR funding for 2012, but still has 'interest' in project, state DOT official says

2/7/2011
Amtrak officials, New Jersey senators announce $13.5 billion Hudson tunnel proposal

2/4/2011
CHSRA extends environmental work timeframe for Bay Area, L.A. segments

2/4/2011
CHSRA aims to establish small-business participation in HSR contracts

2/3/2011
Alstom's Mehlman outlines priorities for company's North American HSR efforts

2/3/2011
CHSRA to offer station-area planning funds to local communities

1/28/2011
Northeast Corridor hearing highlights need for federal, private investment in high-speed rail

1/28/2011
FRA grants $750,000 to Pennsylvania for Keystone Corridor expansion study

1/28/2011
AASHTO report details HSR-related projects launched during past year

1/28/2011
Eurostar attracts more U.S. travelers

1/26/2011
GE Transportation's Simonelli discusses China partnership

1/26/2011
Transportation industry reacts to State of the Union address

1/26/2011
Congressional hearing to focus on HSR in the Northeast Corridor

1/26/2011
Shuster supports HSR investment, but questions stimulus funding disbursement

1/25/2011
Infrastructure center report: California transportation leaders stand behind high-speed rail

1/25/2011
PB appoints Albright planning manager to oversee California HSR outreach program

1/21/2011
Republican spending-cut bill unlikely to pass, but still 'worrisome,' says AHSRA's Baker

1/21/2011
Republican committee members propose to slash high-speed, intercity rail funding through spending-cut bill

1/21/2011
Florida DOT to hold public meeting in Lakeland

1/20/2011
CHSRA allocates $30 million in HSR funds to southern California

1/20/2011
AECOM names former CHSRA director Barna to lead North American high-speed division

1/20/2011
Annual ridership up for Amtrak's Cascades

1/19/2011
GE, Chinese railway ministry reaffirm commitment to U.S.-based HSR joint venture

1/19/2011
Minnesota rail alliance brands Rochester-Twin Cities proposed HSR system as Zip Rail

1/17/2011
Florida DOT official updates state Senate committee members on HSR

1/17/2011
Alstom appoints Mehlman to oversee North American operations

1/13/2011
Florida business organization to create HSR coalition

1/13/2011
America 2050 aims to clear up report 'misinterpretation' about Florida project ranking

1/13/2011
Allegro service carries 23,000 passengers in first month

1/11/2011
America 2050 ranks HSR corridors based on ridership potential

1/10/2011
Report says Florida HSR project could be more costly than anticipated, but Florida DOT information shows figures are misleading

1/7/2011
Caltrain/CHSRA's Doty to assume high-speed rail position with HNTB

1/3/2011
Schwarzenegger announces three appointments to CHSRA board before leaving office

12/30/2010
USDOT obligates nearly $2.3 billion in HSR funds for California

12/30/2010
Virginia-North Carolina HSR compact to meet next week

12/23/2010
Illinois DOT, FRA, railroads sign HSR agreement for Chicago-St. Louis corridor

12/21/2010
CHSRA to extend Central Valley construction to Bakersfield

12/21/2010
Amtrak marks 10 years of Acela service

12/20/2010
Wisconsin mayor won't give up on high-speed rail

12/20/2010
DesertXpress President Stone retires

12/15/2010
USDOT unveils new 'Buy America' webpage

12/15/2010
AHSRA meets with USDOT officials, reviews high-speed program and financing opportunities

12/15/2010
Alstom to build high-speed trains for Morocco's ONCF

12/15/2010
Russian Railways launches high-speed line to Finland

12/15/2010
Parsons Brinckerhoff names Fothergill to oversee project controls, reporting for California HSR project

12/10/2010
The HSR funding redirection in context

12/9/2010
U.S. DOT to redirect high-speed stimulus funds intended for Wisconsin, Ohio to other states

12/9/2010
Next World Congress on High Speed Rail to be held in D.C.

12/8/2010
Strickland makes case for continuing 3C project to Ohio Governor-elect Kasich

12/8/2010
Mica becomes chairman of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

12/7/2010
GE, CSR establish joint venture to develop high-speed equipment in the U.S.

12/7/2010
Alstom, Bombardier ink partnership agreements with Chinese railway ministry

12/6/2010
Delaware DOT receives HSIPR grant for feasibility study

12/6/2010
Virginia, North Carolina business representatives, planners discuss HSR's importance to the region

12/3/2010
CHSRA approves construction starting point

12/2/2010
California congressman opposes CHSRA's choice for first HSR construction segment

12/2/2010
Global passenger rail-car market to grow rapidly during next five years, Lucintel says

12/2/2010
URS, Mott MacDonald and Grimshaw obtain engineering contract for U.K. high-speed system

11/29/2010
Connecticut would take returned HSR dollars, Rell says

11/24/2010
CHSRA recommends high-speed construction starting point

11/22/2010
Minnesota AFL-CIO urges Walker to reconsider plan to kill Milwaukee-Madison project

11/17/2010
Florida Rail Enterprise meets with prospective project bidders

11/17/2010
Wisconsin congressmen introduce legislation to use HSR funds for deficit reduction; California senators say they want Wisconsin's HSR money

11/16/2010
Seven firms form consortium to bid on Florida HSR project

11/15/2010
Labor, community groups rally for Wisconsin high-speed rail project

11/15/2010
Hollysys obtains contract to supply train-protection system for Chinese HSR line

11/12/2010
Study: Successful international high-speed rail systems state case for building U.S. systems

11/12/2010
New York DOT seeks feedback on Empire Corridor EIS

11/11/2010
Talgo outlines implications for Milwaukee site if Wisconsin cancels HSR program

11/9/2010
LaHood to Walker, Kasich: HSR stimulus funds can't be used for other purposes

11/8/2010
Doyle: Walker, USDOT need to discuss HSR's future in Wisconsin

11/5/2010
Minnesota DOT braces for election's possible impact on HSR plans

11/5/2010
Wisconsin halts work on HSR project

11/5/2010
Freight-rail execs address HSR-hosting issues at Wisconsin DOT conference

11/4/2010
Central Valley will be first to receive California high-speed funds

11/3/2010
HSR's future threatened in Wisconsin, Ohio as Walker and Kasich win governorships

11/3/2010
New York commits $2.5 million for Niagara Falls facility, creates HSR planning board

10/29/2010
Amtrak contracts Siemens to supply 70 electric locomotives

10/29/2010
Illinois provides $32 million for Joliet intermodal station

10/29/2010
APTA: Majority of U.S. travelers would use high-speed rail services

10/29/2010
AHSRA names former U.S. transportation secretary Slater to advisory board

10/28/2010
California Inspector General: CHSRA making progress on project controls, but still not prepared to distribute stimulus funds

10/27/2010
North Carolina launches construction on Cary Depot expansion

10/21/2010
Florida DOT seeks proposals for several HSR 'early works' projects

10/21/2010
Illinois provides $12 million for new Nippon Sharyo rail-car plant

10/21/2010
Wisconsin city receives TIGER II grant to begin work on downtown intermodal terminal

10/21/2010
Survey: Wisconsin residents split on HSR support; most wouldn't use Milwaukee-Madison HSR service

10/19/2010
CHSRA sets criteria to choose which segment will receive high-speed stimulus funds

10/19/2010
China ACM to provide ready-mix concrete for Chinese HSR system

10/15/2010
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate calls for public hearing on Milwaukee-Madison HSR line

10/14/2010
Schwarzenegger vetoes CHSRA accountability provision in state budget

10/14/2010
California county offers up farm land for potential high-speed train maintenance facility

10/14/2010
LaHood, Reid voice support for DesertXpress

10/12/2010
Report: CHSRA's ridership, revenue models don't add up; CHSRA says report 'findings' are challenges they continue to address

10/12/2010
Northeast Corridor commission holds first meeting

10/7/2010
CHSRA launches overhauled website

10/7/2010
Eurostar to refurbish old, purchase new high-speed rail vehicles

10/5/2010
FRA's draft EIS could delay DesertXpress project

10/4/2010
All freight-rail hosts, states to come to stakeholder-agreement terms by year's end, FRA's Szabo predicts

10/4/2010
Amtrak to give Chicago's Union Station a facelift

10/4/2010
CHSRA's van Ark offers assessment of high-speed rail progress, challenges

10/1/2010
Florida DOT to host high-speed rail forum

9/30/2010
Bombardier receives $2.1 billion high-speed contract from Trenitalia

9/29/2010
U.S. DOT releases National Rail Plan progress report

9/28/2010
Amtrak issues long-range vision for HSR in Northeast Corridor

9/27/2010
Ohio DOT to advance work on 3C corridor

9/23/2010
Hanson, Parsons to complete EIS for Illinois high-speed line

9/23/2010
Amtrak tabs Engel to oversee HSR department

9/23/2010
HNTB names Share, Blankenzee to help oversee Florida HSR project

9/23/2010
CHSRA's van Ark comments on Asia trade mission

9/22/2010
Minnesota rail authority hires construction manager for St. Paul depot project

9/22/2010
Amberg Technologies supplies track surveying systems for Chinese HSR projects

9/20/2010
In case you missed it: Sept. 15 webcast available on demand

9/20/2010
Midwest economy, congestion and environment would benefit from HSR, report says

9/17/2010
Illinois begins construction on HSR track upgrades between Alton, Lincoln

9/17/2010
Kansas joins States for Passenger Rail Coalition

9/15/2010
AECOM video series highlights HSR development issues

9/14/2010
Caltrain appeals to CHSRA to refocus environmental review

9/14/2010
Would-be high-speed rail players to Florida, California: 'We can help you achieve your HSR vision'

9/10/2010
URS Corp. acquires Scott Wilson Group, expands capabilities in HSR market

9/10/2010
AECOM names Elton HSR project director

9/8/2010
Transportation organizations, legislator weigh in on Obama's infrastructure proposal

9/8/2010
Washington State, BNSF sign framework agreement for Cascades corridor work

9/8/2010
Colorado DOT appoints Imhoff to oversee Transit and Rail Division

9/7/2010
The politics of HSR: Can a governor stop a project?

9/7/2010
Obama announces infrastructure plan, calls for integrating HSR into surface transportation framework

9/2/2010
TranSystems' Miller to chair AREMA's HSR committee

8/31/2010
USDOT announces new design standards for high-speed passenger cars

8/30/2010
East Texas HSR feasibility study could begin soon

8/27/2010
Save the date - FRA webcast Sept. 15

8/27/2010
Report: HSR will create jobs in southern California

8/27/2010
Sweden set to open new HSR line

8/26/2010
The community backlash against HSR, and how states are coping

8/26/2010
California lawmakers approve bill seeking HSR contract bidders' role in Holocaust

8/25/2010
Ohio seeks TIGER grants for two 3C Corridor projects

8/25/2010
L.B. Foster providing rail for Downeaster project

8/25/2010
AECOM appoints Siegel to oversee HSR planning

8/25/2010
Vossloh to provide high-speed rail fastener systems for China line

8/24/2010
Public comment period extended for Southeast HSR project

8/23/2010
FRA's Szabo on HSR development: 'Past the point of no return'

8/20/2010
Florida rail division to hold DBE meetings

8/18/2010
Connecticut bond commission approves $260 million for high-speed rail

8/13/2010
LaHood blog: 40 jobs created as a result of ARRA-funded Downeaster project

8/12/2010
Transbay Joint Powers Authority breaks ground on $4.2 billion Transbay Transit Center

8/11/2010
North Carolina considers options for routing of high-speed line

8/9/2010
Hollysys to provide signaling systems for China's HSR lines

8/6/2010
FRA to provide $25 million for high-speed rail research

8/6/2010
California agrees to focus on Bay Area line alternatives that 'sharply reduce' right-of-way property acquisitions

8/6/2010
AECOM to acquire Davis Langdon in $324 million deal

8/5/2010
American High Speed Rail Alliance names Weber, Simmons to advisory board

8/5/2010
L.B. Foster to provide rail for New England project

8/2/2010
Virginia, CSX reach agreement on high-speed rail project

7/30/2010
House approves $1.4 billion for high-speed rail as part of FY2011 appropriations

7/30/2010
Russian Railways opens new high-speed line

7/28/2010
Survey shows Californians support state's HSR project, CHSRA says

7/28/2010
Hollysys Automation Technologies lands $12.4 million signaling pact from China's Tai-Zhong-Yin Railway

7/27/2010
Connecticut to bond for $260 million to upgrade corridor for high-speed rail

7/26/2010
Reminder: You can (re)view July 19 webcast ('Current State of High-Speed Rail') at your convenience

7/23/2010
Senate committee cuts high-speed funding for FY2011

7/22/2010
DesertXpress awaits final EIS, aims to become private railroad

7/21/2010
High-speed rail a top North American infrastructure project, consulting firm says

7/20/2010
Illinois, UP reach agreement on HSR plan; construction to begin on track improvements

7/20/2010
Russian Railways builds high-speed rail line in anticipation of 2014 Winter Olympics

7/20/2010
Westcode to outfit Korean high-speed trains with power converter equipment

7/16/2010
Chinese Ministry of Railways order 40 more CRH1 trainsets from Bombardier JV

7/14/2010
AECOM names deputy director of high-speed rail

7/13/2010
Virginia, N.C. form compact to advance Southeast HSR projects

7/13/2010
American High Speed Rail Alliance tabs labor officials for advisory board

7/12/2010
'Current State of High-Speed Rail' webcast for HSRupdates subscribers set for July 19

7/12/2010
Conference demonstrates mixed feelings over Wisconsin's high-speed plans

7/9/2010
California High-Speed Rail Authority OKs shared-track option study of L.A.-to-Anaheim leg

7/9/2010
American High Speed Rail Alliance tabs BLET's Tolman to serve on advisory board

7/8/2010
California High-Speed Rail Authority, Belgium ink high-speed rail planning pact

7/6/2010
Calfornia high-speed ridership estimates are not reliable, state university says

7/2/2010
High-speed rail, Japan style, does translate, Chicago seminar attendees are told

7/2/2010
Federal funding on way to New York to ready intermodal station for HSR

7/1/2010
California High-Speed Rail Authority responds to state audit

7/1/2010
HSR in Wisconsin: Gov. Doyle unveils Madison high-speed rail station location

6/29/2010
FRA to provide another $2.3 billion for HSR development; applications due Aug. 6

6/24/2010
New York senate legislation would create high-speed planning board

6/23/2010
American High Speed Rail Alliance appoints 12-member advisory board

6/22/2010
GAO report outlines what state high-speed planners could learn from past service start-ups

6/22/2010
Russian Railways to test Alstom high-speed train

6/21/2010
Of guidance and growing pains: FRA, states, freight-rail hosts aim to iron-out stakeholder agreement issues

6/21/2010
Virginia-North Carolina Interstate High-Speed Rail Compact meeting set for July 12

6/18/2010
Quebec officials tout importance of U.S. high-speed projects

6/18/2010
Russian Railways to begin service on Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod line next month

6/16/2010
Knorr-Bremse and partners land high-speed contracts in China

6/16/2010
China ACM receives $2.5 million pact to provide ready-mix concrete services for China high-speed line

6/15/2010
Acquisition of Madrid-based INOCSA augments AECOM's high-speed 'footprint' in Europe

6/14/2010
U.S. mayors issue study touting high-speed rail's potential impact

6/11/2010
Get past the hype so you can get down to business, APTA 'Fact or Myth' webcast presenters say

6/10/2010
Pacific Northwest cities sign pact to pursue high-speed rail

6/9/2010
Alstom unveils new high-speed train

6/9/2010
State of New York to host June 14 rail summit

6/8/2010
It's time to 'get serious' about funding high-speed rail, Rep. Brown says

6/7/2010
Desert Lightning joins the race for high-speed rail to Sin City

6/7/2010
From 0 to 12,000 mph to something in between: FRA's Rae talks high-speed rail at APTA's 2010 Rail Conference

6/3/2010
California outlines alternatives for two segments of high-speed line

6/3/2010
North Carolina, Virginia complete draft environmental impact statement for SEHSR corridor

6/2/2010
China Rail awards $1.3 million ready-mix concrete services pact

6/1/2010
New York, CSX reach agreements on high-speed rail project

6/1/2010
Hollysys Automation to supply signaling for Chinese high-speed line

5/27/2010
Texas added as member of States for Passenger Rail Coalition

5/27/2010
Thales obtains Spanish HSR contract

5/27/2010
USDOT releases high-speed stimulus funds for five projects

5/27/2010
Mixed-use tracks present new maintenance challenges

5/20/2010
New York DOT appoints high-speed rail project director

5/17/2010
States for Passenger Rail Coalition lobbies feds for $2.5 billion in HSR funding in FY2011

5/14/2010
Florida gets FRA go-ahead to launch work on Orlando-Tampa HSR line

5/13/2010
America 2050 urges Congress to fund HSR at $4 billion in FY2011

5/13/2010
WSDOT to conduct environmental assessment for Port Defiance Bypass project

5/11/2010
OneRail Coalition weighs in on National Rail Plan

5/11/2010
J.L. Patterson to conduct design work for Oregon DOT's HSR project

5/10/2010
New York, federal officials work to resolve HSR issues

5/7/2010
STB continues to back Nevada's DesertXpress high-speed proposal

5/7/2010
FRA issues proposed rulemaking on high-speed train operations

5/7/2010
Illinois Senate creates high-speed rail commission

5/6/2010
Sen. Schumer calls on state DOT, CSX to resolve HSR issues in New York

5/6/2010
Intercity rail restoration between New Orleans, Jacksonville key to Florida's HSR connections

5/6/2010
Wisconsin to build HSR station in downtown Madison

5/6/2010
California high-speed authority tabs Alstom exec as next leader

4/29/2010
Connecticut, Massachusetts outline Northeast HSR project

4/29/2010
California's high-speed plans could be delayed due to 'inadequate' planning, auditor's office says

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CP: Revenue and income climb, but so does the operating ratio

LaHood proposes streamlining transit funding; business groups petition for transportation funding bill

CHSRA CEO van Ark resigns, Chairman Umberg steps down

Amtrak outlines infrastructure renewal, fleet and other priorities for 2012

USDOT awards $186 million for Chicago-St. Louis corridor

What does 2012 hold for U.S. high-speed rail? Find out in our near-term outlook report

Now available: Near-term outlook report for U.S. high-speed and intercity passenger rail

House Democrats introduce 'Buy America' bill for transportation, infrastructure

House, Senate negotiators agree to protect state-supported Amtrak routes

Oregon passenger-rail project moves into EIS phase

Senate appropriations bill includes $15 million for Amtrak tunnel project

STB approves DesertXpress route

U.S. transportation, commerce departments partner to enforce 'Buy America' standards

Oct. 5 webcast: Marketing High-Speed Rail in a Volatile Political Climate

LaHood: Twin Cities' light-rail, Union Depot projects put Americans to work

House proposals to slash transit, eliminate HSR funding would cost 620,000 jobs, APTA says

Oct. 5 webcast: 'Marketing High-Speed Rail in a Volatile Political Climate'

USDOT issues rule to improve accessibility at intercity, commuter and high-speed rail stations

MTA receives $295 million federal grant to improve Harold Interlocking

Obama calls on Congress to pass new surface transportation funding measure

FRA obligates $28.2 million for new Dearborn train station

Caltrain recommends new operator contract, releases 'blended' operation study and receives FTA grant

Bipartisan coalition calls for major investment in U.S. infrastructure

Amtrak names chair, vice chair to Mayors' Advisory Council

Floods drown CP's financial results

CG/LA Infrastructure lists top 100 transportation projects in North America

Mica unveils outline for six-year surface transportation reauthorization bill

NS/Amtrak/IDOT pact will advance Englewood flyover project, Sen. Durbin says

FRA awards $16 million grant for new signaling system along Caltrain corridor

Mica-Shuster Amtrak plan 'unrealistic' and will cost taxpayers, Boardman says

May marked 19 consecutive months of Amtrak ridership growth

U.K's DB Schenker Rail appoints logistics manager, tests 'High Speed' route trains

Mica, Shuster call for privatizing Northeast Corridor

Amtrak high-speed rail business plan to include private investors

High-speed rail trackwork will affect Amtrak Lincoln Service, Texas Eagle routes

USDOT awards Amtrak $450 million to upgrade New York-to-D.C. high-speed rail service

America 2050 praises USDOT's high-speed, intercity rail grants

Capitol Corridor registers record April ridership, receives $68 million from feds for rolling stock

USDOT's high-speed rail funding decision attracts fans, foes

California High-Speed Rail Authority institutes 'transparency' initiatives to ensure project schedule, budget and accountability

Progressive Railroading to boot up HSRupdates.com on Sept. 8

House subcommittee advances appropriations bill; Senate committee approves SAFETEA-LU extension measure

Talgo to supply Amtrak Hiawatha trains, establish assembly/maintenance facility in Wisconsin

FRA receives 278 pre-applications for high-speed rail grants, issues proposed PTC implementation rules

Colorado, New Mexico and Texas team up to obtain 11th and final federal HSR corridor designation

Kansas DOT and Amtrak make headway with ARRA applications, allocations

Six governors team up to pursue a high-speed rail system in New England

Updates from Siemens, Bombardier, HNTB, ProTran1 and ALK Technologies

USDOT, two states agree to extend California HSR corridor from L.A. to Las Vegas

California High Speed Rail Authority completes draft of San Jose-San Francisco report

Midwest high-speed rail association proposes 220 mph Chicago-to-St. Louis trains

FRA's high-speed rail plan too general, GAO says

House committee leaders introduce surface transportation authorization bill

USDOT unveils application guidelines for high-speed stimulus dollars

California high-speed authority's board awards program oversight contract, appoints new members

An 'ethical' high-speed rail-based intermodal transportation system needed ASAP, ITI's Carmichael says

Biden, LaHood to meet with state transportation leaders on high-speed rail grant program

FRA to host high-speed rail workshops

High-speed rail among top 100 U.S. infrastructure projects, CG/LA says

California high-speed rail agency seeks local partnerships, prioritizes two 'shovel-ready' projects

Russian Railways' Sapsan train sets country's speed record

FRA approves draft environmental work for southern California-to-Vegas high-speed line

Obama Administration releases strategic plan to prompt high-speed rail development

Eight governors, Chicago mayor call on USDOT to back Midwest high-speed rail system

Caltrain, California high-speed rail authority forge partnership

CSX willing to help spur high-speed rail on Empire Corridor, Schumer says

Updates from Thales, AECOM, Jacobs Engineering and Affiliated Computer Services

USDOT outlines FY2010 budget framework, proposes $5 billion for high-speed rail

Canadian governments award high-speed line study contract for Québec-Windsor City corridor

California High Speed Rail Authority outlines how it could use stimulus funds

FRA receives 'overwhelming' response to request for high-speed rail proposals

Study assesses feasibility of Charlotte-to-Macon high-speed rail service

California High Speed Rail Authority to hold more public meetings

USDOT seeks public, private high-speed rail proposals

FRA to hold public meeting on maglev grants, completes California high-speed rail environmental review

Mica to brief high-speed rail stakeholders on RFP requirements

California high-speed authority outlines project benefits, funding plan

FRA seeks grant applications for maglev projects

Report: High-speed rail would boost Bay-area economy, improve mobility

President Bush to sign high-speed legislation included in rail safety bill, Mica says

Three California agencies endorse high-speed rail measure on November ballot

New legislation adds taxpayer protection, fiscal controls to California's high-speed bond meaure

Chinese railway to begin operating first high-speed line

Virginia rail agency to unveil draft edition of statewide rail plan

California high-speed agency approves final route, environmental report

House signs off on Amtrak, high-speed rail bill

California Senate committee calls for more accountability, information from high-speed rail authority

House transportation committee signs off on Amtrak reauthorization, high-speed rail bill

Umberg joins California High Speed Rail Authority's board

Passenger-rail bill proposes to reauthorize Amtrak, establish high-speed rail

Aviation bill amendment proposes to replenish Highway Trust Fund, finance high-speed rail projects

Bombardier to develop high-speed train with AnsaldoBreda, deliver Ethernet trains in Germany and The Netherlands

PPPs needed to help fund California high-speed rail system, advisors say

Midwest High Speed Rail Association to lead European summer tour

Rep. Mica introduces measure to establish D.C.-to-New York City high-speed service

Alstom takes wraps off latest high-speed train

California, Tennessee/Georgia high-speed proponents take a lesson from Asian operators

Alstom-led consortium to build high-speed line in Argentina

FTA awards $6.3 million to maglev developer

TTCI to supply wheel/rail measurement system for Chinese high-speed lines

High-speed rail study garners funds, VIA Rail gains holiday riders

Amtrak, New York State DOT settle Empire Corridor high-speed rail service dispute

Updates from GATX, Telos Network, Ansaldo STS, RFTrax, Jacobs Engineering, Siemens, RailComm, CH2M Hill, Safety Vision and Midland Manufacturing

California High Speed Rail Authority posts financing progress, recommends route alignment

Alstom lands 'very high speed' contract to develop Tangier-Casablanca rail link

New York state senate earmarks $22 million to 'make high-speed rail a reality'

Russian-Finnish rail joint venture awards Alstom $163 million Pendolino train pact

European high-speed operators team up to provide seamless transportation between routes

Alstom delivers final track components for Paris-to-London high-speed line

Spanish railway green lights Siemens' Velaro E high-speed train for service

International high-speed rail conference coming to Amsterdam in March

East European high-speed line launches service

U.K. railroad operator FirstGroup to acquire Laidlaw

California development authority proposes privately funded maglev line

French railway, Alstom set world train speed record

FRA, California High Speed Rail Authority to conduct environmental study on two proposed corridors

California high-speed system would attract more riders, generate more revenue than projected, consultant says

ARCADIS to determine feasibility of implementing maglev technology on Tennessee corridor

California high-speed authority contracts environmental/engineering teams for three segments

California high-speed rail advocacy group elects new officers

30-mile section of Dutch high-speed line ready for passengers

FRA grants $679,000 for advanced train control development project

FRA grants Georgia DOT $6.7 million to study Atlanta-to-Chattanooga line

Kopp to join California High Speed Rail Authority

Ohio commission seeks federal funds to study freight-, passenger-rail corridors

California authority proposes Bay Area alignment options, station locations for high-speed line

Virginia rail department to host open houses for high-speed corridor

Chinese railway contracts project managers for high-speed rail line

Bombardier/Talgo consortium wins $786 million high-speed train contract from Spanish railway

California high-speed authority OKs environmental report

New funding model needed for intercity passenger rail, coalition says

Pittsburgh port authority to gather public comments on Maglev project

Talgo/Bombardier to provide high-speed trains, power heads for Spanish railway

Amtrak to begin operating full Acela schedule

Texas Rail Advocates name speakers for South Central high-speed corridor conference

Chinese railway contracts Parsons Brinckerhoff consortium to manage high-speed rail project

California high-speed authority releases environmental, implementation plans

Texas group schedules conference to address high-speed rail corridor

California High Speed Rail Authority proposes route alignments

California High Speed Rail Authority recommends route alignments

Maglev demonstration project named one of 'top 100' technological products

California, Japanese transportation leaders talk high-speed rail

California High Speed Rail Authority to prepare final environmental reports

USDOT to help fund grade crossing improvements for five high-speed corridors

California high-speed bond measure postponed for two years

FRA to begin environmental study for California-to-Nevada Maglev project

Potential riders, fault lines should be considerations for California high-speed rail system, Palmdale mayor says

Spanish railway's new high-speed trains include Timken tapered roller bearings

European high-speed train sets records first-quarter ridership record

South Korea opens high-speed rail line

Spanish National Railways awards high-speed power head contract to Bombardier-led consortium

Engineering firm ARCADIS to help design Pyrenees mountain high-speed project

California High Speed Rail Authority extends public comment period for draft report

California High Speed Rail Authority to hear comments on environmental reports

Amtrak settles Acela lawsuit with Bombardier/ALSTOM consortium

GE Rail Global Signaling to test train-control technology on Amtrak's Chicago-to-Detroit corridor

Amtrak, FRA have not 'exercised efficient management' of Northeast Corridor improvement project, GAO report says

Cisalpino awards $365 million tilting-train contract to ALSTOM

Spanish railway contracts Bombardier-led consortium to maintain high-speed trains

Spanish railway awards shuttle, variable gauge train contract to ALSTOM/CAF consortium

Draft environmental reports complete for California's proposed high-speed rail system

California High Speed Rail Authority awards implementation plan contract

Shanghai system could be prototype for proposed California-to-Nevada maglev, state commission says

Bombardier/Flour consortium obtains Florida high-speed contract

Flour-Bombardier joint venture makes final pitch to Florida High Speed Rail Authority

FRA grants $5.2 million to 10 states for crossing improvements along high-speed rail corridors