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Expanded high-speed rail network part of vision for Europe, says EU’s transport chief The bloc – which will present plan this autumn – wants train travel to compete with planes on connectivity and cost

Expanded high-speed rail network part of vision for Europe, says EU’s transport chief.

This is a remarkable piece on the construction of the UK's longest rail bridge.

Giant HS2 bridge ready to be moved into place in central Birmingham - Rail UK Giant HS2 bridge ready to be moved into place in central Birmingham - Rail Projects

Giant HS2 bridge ready to be moved into place in central Birmingham.

Original high-speed rail plan should be resurrected, say manufacturers Companies say high-speed links would boost passenger numbers and free up capacity for rail freight.

Call to resurrect northern high-speed rail plans.

WATCH: First section of platform installed at London HS2 station The first section of platform has been installed at Old Oak Common that will be used by passengers when boarding and alighting from trains. Six platforms are being built at the station, each will be…

First section of platform installed at Old Oak Common HS2 station.

Faster than a plane: Portugal eyes new high-speed link from Porto to Madrid From Madrid to Porto in under three hours… Portugal is once again studying the feasibility of building a new high-speed link between the Spanish capital and Portugal’s second…

Portugal eyes new high-speed link from Porto to Madrid.

The Rail Revolution: How UK rail can push for net zero - The Engineer Working procedures to increase the current railway system’s efficiency must be undertaken to drive wholesale changes.

How UK rail can push for net zero.

A new high-speed train is set to link three of Europe's coolest capital cities Journeys will start in May 2026.

Prague and Copenhagen are set to be connected by a new high-speed rail route via Berlin.

HS2 paid placement programme welcomes summer 2025 intake The fourth year of the HS2 paid placement programme sees another 32 students gain practical experience in engineering construction

HS2 paid placement programme welcomes summer 2025 intake.

WATCH: Concept designs revealed for new HS2 trains Concept designs for the new Class 895 trains being built for HS2 were on display at last weekend's The Greatest Gathering event at Alstom's works.

Concept designs revealed for new HS2 trains.

Train Operators Collaborate with Tech Startups to Innovate the Future of the Rail Industry - Rail UK Train Operators Collaborate with Tech Startups to Innovate the Future of the Rail Industry - Technology

Train operators collaborate with tech startups to innovate the future of the rail industry.

Virtual reality brings HS2 to life - Construction Management Virtual reality HS2 - CIOB members drove diggers and an excavator in a simulator at the HS2 Twyford to Greatworth area (T2G) site recently.

Virtual reality brings HS2 to life.

Portugal high-speed rail projects gets green light The nation received the all clear for funding from the European Investment Bank.

Portugal high-speed rail projects gets green light.

From frosted glass to fold-out toddler seats: The details shaping HS2’s new trains Over the past weekend, people got a first glimpse of what a future HS2 train might look like when an early concept was shown off at The Greatest Gathering.

From frosted glass to fold-out toddler seats: The details shaping HS2’s new trains.

High-speed freight trains emerge as fresh alternative to trucks in UK The trains are not only much faster than a truck but carry far more, while requiring only a single driver

High-speed freight trains emerge as fresh alternative to trucks in UK.

High-speed rail map shows proposed vision for US The map shows routes in the northwest and south-central regions, which have traditionally suffered from a lack of rail connection.

High-speed rail map shows proposed vision for US.

Global high-speed rail network to grow nearly 5% annually, says new report – and it’s not just China SCI Verkehr’s latest study reveals a rapidly expanding international high-speed rail market, led increasingly by emerging economies like Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the perhaps pre-emptively, the US.…

Global high-speed rail network to grow nearly 5% annually, says new report.

HS2 will mean trains from London to Birmingham Airport in 32 minutes Exclusive: Link from Old Oak Common in west London will be faster than the Stansted Express

HS2 will mean trains from London to Birmingham Airport in 32 minutes.

The Hidden Goldmine Along the HS2 Route | Rail Technology Magazine Mark Wild, Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, has called on the UK property sector to harness the transformative investment potential o

HS2 is unlocking a powerful new growth corridor between London and the West Midlands.

High-speed rail passengers in Spain shoot up 77% and prices drop 40% thanks to competition | Sur in English The national market and competition regulator (CNMC) reveals that the arrival of Iryo and Ouigo drove passenger numbers to record highs, while rail outstrips air travel o

High-speed rail passengers in Spain shoot up 77% and prices drop 40% thanks to competition.

EU report: high‑speed rail grows 10% as Europe boosts infrastructure spending Europe’s high‑speed rail network expanded by more than 1,000 km in four years, as EU countries increased spending on rail infrastructure to record levels, according to the European…

High‑speed rail grows 10% as Europe boosts infrastructure spending.

Spanish and Japanese operators collaborate on high speed rail INTERNATIONAL: Central Japan Railway and Spanish national operator RENFE have signed a set of technical, operational and strategic collaboration agreements.

Spanish and Japanese operators collaborate on high-speed rail.

Call to extend HS2 from London to Crewe by rail businesses The firms want it to run to Crewe instead of the current plan to stop north of Birmingham.

Businesses push government to extend HS2 line to Crewe.

HS2 train interiors revealed HS2 Ltd, the company building the high-speed line between London and Birmingham, has unveiled the interior design of its class 895 trains.

HS2 train interiors revealed.

First section of platform installed at Old Oak Common HS2 station.

High Speed Rail Group report highlights opportunities for private investment - Rail UK High Speed Rail Group report highlights opportunities for private investment - Finance

Our new report highlights opportunities for private investment to deliver vital future rail infrastructure.

HS2 completes excavation of 8.4 mile tunnel under the capital - Rail UK HS2 completes excavation of 8.4 mile tunnel under the capital - High Speed Rail

HS2 completes excavation of 8.4 mile tunnel under the capital.

West Midlands HS2: Video shows HS2 life-size model carriage with more leg room and multiple charging options A video shows the concept design of a HS2 Class 895 carriage - the trains will be maintained at a new HS2 depot in Washwood Heath, Birmingham.

Video shows HS2 life-size model carriage with more leg room and multiple charging options.

HS2 paid placement programme welcomes summer 2025 intake The fourth year of the HS2 paid placement programme sees another 32 students gain practical experience in engineering construction

HS2 paid placement programme welcomes summer 2025 intake.

Opening up European high-speed rail ‘worth €12bn’ in ticket sales by 2030 Trainline projection with Spain described as ‘powerful blueprint’ for growth

Opening up European high-speed rail ‘worth €12bn’ in ticket sales by 2030.