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For American high-speed rail, 2020 could be a turning point High-speed rail, long an afterthought in the United States, is making significant progress in the unlikeliest of times.

South Shore's Double Track right on track: NICTD requests entry into FTA's New Starts engineering phase - Indiana Economic Digest CHESTERTON — A massive railroad construction project that will radically transform the north side of Michigan City is one step closer to reality. The Nor

The cost and benefit of the HS2 project in the UK was questioned by the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee in May. On July 11, the High Speed Rail Industry Leaders published a report to urge the British government to keep working on HS2. The report is available in the link here. (https://www.dropbox.com/s/mt98rk4ipx3zn81/HSRIL-WhyBritainNeedsHS2%5bWEB%5d.pdf?dl=0)

https://www.railjournal.com/passenger/high-speed/industry-report-urges-british-government-to-follow-through-with-hs2/

Industry report urges British government to follow through with HS2 - International Railway Journal A report published by industry body High Speed Rail Industry Leaders (HSRIL) has called on the British government to continue pursuing High Speed 2 (HS2)

Check out the recent update of the California High Speed Rail construction!

"The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) yesterday released staff recommendations of the preferred alternatives for the planned high-speed rail (HSR) routes in Northern California.

All route alternatives for the project will be evaluated in draft environmental documents due in December 2019 and March 2020, however identifying preferred alternatives will guide the public to what is most likely to become the selected project, CHSRA officials said in a press release. "

Rail News - California High-Speed Rail Authority releases route recommendations. For Railroad Career Professionals Railroad industry news about: California High-Speed Rail Authority, CHSRA, high-speed rail, Boris Lipkin. From the editors of Progressive Railroading Magazine

Re-evaluation of KL-Singaporehigh speed rail line is being conducted. A technical consultant and a commercial consultant were hired by the Malaysia High-Speed Rail Corporation to evaluate a more cost-effective solution. The review is due by the end of this year. We will keep you posted on the progress of this landmark project!

KL - Singapore high-speed review to be completed this year MALAYSIA High-Speed Rail Corporation (MyHSR) says it is on course to complete a review of the Kuala Lumpur - Singapore project by the end of the year.

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Please help to tell Congress and the president: Fund Amtrak and high-speed rail!

Act now: White House threatens to veto transportation bill over high-speed rail and Amtrak White House staff have issued a threat of presidential veto against a fiscal 2020 “minibus” package. These bills include Amtrak’s regular $2 billion operating funds, as well as a provision that protects federal funding for California high-speed rail.We’ve made it easy to send a message to yo...

Potentially the first Private-Public Partnership For Passenger Rail project in the Midwest.

Chippewa Valley Eyeing Private-Public Partnership For Passenger Rail The West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition is exploring a private-public partnership to bring passenger train routes between Eau Claire and St. Paul.

It's important that taking the train is an enjoyable experience for riders. Amtrak's new Acela trains due for completion in 2021 will help improve the image of rail travel in the U.S.

Inside Amtrak's next-generation Acela train: "Wi-Fi, craft beers and reliable schedules" On the inside — faster Wi-Fi, USB charging in each seat, reading lights and winged headrests — so no one can fall asleep on your shoulder

After 9 years of construction, Denmark opened the first high speed line! The line connects Copenhagen and Ringsted with 250km/h design speed and is expected to improve the congestion of the Copenhagen-Roskilde line.

Denmark launches Copenhagen - Ringsted high-speed line - International Railway Journal DENMARK’s first high-speed line, the 250km/h Copenhagen - Ringsted line, was officially opened by Crown Prince Frederik on May 31.

What an encouraging news!

We did it! Illinois funds new Amtrak trains, transit upgrades, and more Thank you to everyone in Illinois who contacted their legislators in recent weeks to show support for trains!