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fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

Commentary: The Real Reason Trump Opposes High-Speed Rail isn't About Trains, it's about Power - Streetsblog San Francisco

That means if someone wants to travel, say, between Washington and Providence, RI, a distance of about 400 miles, it can be done with unrivaled safety, comfort, and speed in about six hours, on infrastructure that's well over a century old. Parts of that run have been updated and modernized, permitting bursts of speed up to 160 mph with the new trains.
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Letters: Let's support Newsom's counter move to Texas' power grab

Michelle Obama's famous statement, "When they go low, we go high," was applicable back in the days when there was still some measurement of decorum and decency left in politics. We now live in a world where turning the other cheek only gains you another slap in the face. The Trump administration has demonstrated their commitment to inventing "new lows." Unfortunately, the only way to win back this country and rebuild our democracy is to fight on the same level.
California
#nextgen-acela
#amtrak
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

Uber has revealed plans to run trains to Europe from Stratford in east London by 2029

For a long time, the Eurostar has been the only passenger train ferrying Brits from London, under the Channel and onto the Continent. But not for long. In recent years cross-Channel ambitions have been revealed by the likes of Deutsche Bahn and Evolyn, while Virgin has announced a new service that will be a direct competitor with the OG London-Paris line, due to launch in 2029.
Miscellaneous
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Lawmakers urge $1 billion a year investments to save high-speed rail

California lawmakers urged allocating $1 billion annually from cap-and-trade revenues to sustain the high-speed rail project and tie progress to statewide job opportunities.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I traveled in business class on Amtrak's high-speed Acela train and thought it was worth the $120 price tag

Amtrak's Acela offers faster business-class travel with wider seats and onboard amenities for higher fares, and a new, faster fleet launches August 28.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Weekend Roundup: More Bus Benches, HSR Still Going... - Streetsblog San Francisco

This time, the scope of installation covered multiple neighborhoods including Bayview-Hunters Point, Lower Haight, The Mission, and Potrero Hill. Bench parts were cut and painted on Saturday, then assembled, transported via bike, and installed on Sunday. This build we prioritized bus stops which had neighbors immediately willing to adopt the benches ... We encourage anyone who would like to adopt a bench to take a look at the adopters' guide on our website and reach out! We maintain all our benches and respond quickly to any problem reports via our website, whether or not the bench is adopted.
US news
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Letters: Let's invest in the Bay Area's greatest asset: nature

Protect and invest in natural lands like Coyote Valley as essential climate-resilience infrastructure that buffers disasters, supports water, food, biodiversity, and equity.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: Let's invest in the Bay Area's greatest asset: nature

As climate impacts intensify, California must act now to build climate resilience for tomorrow and for future generations. Coyote Valley, just south of San Jose, offers a model for how conservation and stewardship of nature can do that. Here, protected natural and working lands provide a buffer from catastrophic wildfires, floodplains recharge groundwater, wetlands soak up rains to prevent downstream flooding, farmlands grow our food and open space connects over one million acres of critical wildlife corridors.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

California high speed rail: Central Valley line alone won't be profitable. Building to Gilroy could be

A new report released Friday by the California High-Speed Rail Authority warns that the scaled-down Central Valley segment the only portion of the line currently under construction is unlikely to be profitable when trains begin running, as early as 2032. The report projects that revenue will cover only 45% to 74% of operating costs. Now, the rail authority is pushing to build the project beyond the 171-mile stretch between Merced and Bakersfield,
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

House committee launches investigation into California's high-speed rail project

A bipartisan congressional committee is investigating whether California's High-Speed Rail Authority knowingly misrepresented ridership projections and financial outlooks, as alleged by the Trump administration, to secure federal funding. In a letter sent to Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform chair James Comer (R-KY) requested a staff briefing and all communications and records about federal funding for the high-speed rail project and any analysis over the train's viability.
US politics
#california
fromFortune
1 month ago
California

Trump administration revokes $4 billion in funding for California high-speed 'train to nowhere'

Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump administration pulls $4bn in funds for high-speed rail in California

US President criticizes California high-speed rail project, cutting $4 billion in funding, labeling it a 'boondoggle'.
California
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Trump revokes funds for California's high-speed rail DW 07/17/2025

The US government is cutting $4 billion in funding for California's high-speed rail project, citing waste and incompetence.
fromFortune
1 month ago
California

Trump administration revokes $4 billion in funding for California high-speed 'train to nowhere'

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Timetables, tricky tickets and high prices: the problems with European cross-border rail travel

The ICE high-speed train service from Paris to Berlin represents the first direct, high-speed rail link between the capitals of the EU's largest countries, establishing a new milestone in European train travel.
Miscellaneous
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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

The European Commission plans to enhance high-speed rail travel in Europe for improved connectivity and climate goals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Maglev train researchers may have solved tunnel boom' shock waves

New soundproofing buffers can reduce tunnel booms from high-speed trains by up to 96%, enhancing safety and comfort.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

How a generation of permitting requirements slows down California's transit projects

Third-party permitting requirements significantly delay California's high-speed rail project and other transit initiatives.
#eurostar
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Mathews: Trump's opposition to California high-speed rail is a blessing in disguise

Trump's claw-back of $4 billion creates unexpected urgency and unified support for California's high-speed rail project.
#transportation
fromThe Cool Down
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Traveler shares honest review after making incredible journey on high-speed train: 'You would be able to accomplish so much'

fromThe Cool Down
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Traveler shares honest review after making incredible journey on high-speed train: 'You would be able to accomplish so much'

#hs2
California
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Billions in funding for California's bullet train project have been canceled by the Trump administration

The Trump administration revoked $4 billion in federal funding for California's high-speed rail project, impacting its future.
fromIslands
1 month ago

A Proposed New Train Line Could Take Travelers From NYC To LA In Complete Comfort In Just 72 Hours - Islands

AmeriStarRail aims to bring high-speed rail to the Northeast Corridor, proposing hourly nonstop service from Boston to New York and New York to Washington, D.C.
Travel
fromFuturism
1 month ago

China Working On Levitating Train That Could Get You From New York to Chicago in Two Hours

The ride begins mundanely on track-bound rubber wheels, but quickly picks up as the train hits the 100-200kmph range. Once at optimal levitating speed, the rubber wheels retract, suspending the train less than half an inch off the track.
Alternative transportation
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Donal O'Donovan: How high-speed connections to Dublin Airport could transform Irish travel

The EU law mandates the connection of Ireland's busiest airport to a high-speed rail line by 2040, highlighting the urgent need for efficient transport infrastructure.
Miscellaneous
Europe news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France-Italy train travel suspended for 'at least several days' after storms

SNCF is conducting damage assessments on the Paris-Milan high-speed line due to storms in southeastern France.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Panel: Doing High-Speed Rail Right - Streetsblog San Francisco

Japan's Shinkansen bullet train system, carrying 350 million passengers annually, has achieved zero injuries since 1964, showcasing its safety and efficiency.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Deutsche Bahn train hits 405 km/h without falling to bits

Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have reached a milestone of 405 km/h in train speed, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure investment.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

HS2 won't sell me my rental house - despite being a kilometre from high-speed line'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism during critical societal issues.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

PODCAST: Explaining naughty French politicians and the pros and cons of new Paris airport link

Former Prime Minister Francois Fillon was sentenced in a 'fake jobs' scandal, while Nicolas Sarkozy faced consequences for his criminal convictions, highlighting corruption in French politics.
France politics
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Oakland must do right by California Hotel's tenants

Residents of the California Hotel face unsafe conditions, highlighting a need for action and accountability from local authorities.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Caltrain will reduce its plan to increase the number of trains it runs each hour

Caltrain is revising its long-term service vision due to falling ridership and constraints on financing.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Proposed transit tax for BART isn't supportable

The proposed transit tax increase faces strong opposition due to high costs and concerns about governmental control over citizens' finances.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Government must end payouts to Elon Musk

"In the early years of Tesla, it was on the brink of bankruptcy. The Obama administration guaranteed Tesla's loan. Both the federal and California governments provided significant incentives to buyers of zero-emission vehicles."
SF parents
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

'Train Daddy' Takes Over Penn Station Project But Amtrak Still Has Major Issues - Streetsblog New York City

Amtrak appointed Andy Byford to manage the reconstruction of Penn Station, igniting hope and skepticism regarding the project's future.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Italy confirms high-speed rail links with Germany and Austria 'by 2026'

Italy confirms new high-speed rail connections to Germany and Austria by 2026, enhancing travel for passengers between major cities.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 months ago

Italy confirms high-speed rail links with Germany and Austria 'by 2026'

Trenitalia is launching high-speed rail connections to Germany and Austria, enhancing travel between Italy and these countries starting in 2026.
#texas-central
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Alternative transportation

Is Private Capital Up to a Texas-Sized High Speed Rail Challenge Now That the Feds Have Pulled Out? - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Alternative transportation

Is Private Capital Up to a Texas-Sized High Speed Rail Challenge Now That the Feds Have Pulled Out? - Streetsblog USA

fromBig Think
3 months ago

The world's longest train journey is epic - but nobody's ever taken it

The new high-speed China Railway cuts the travel time between Vientiane and Boten significantly, unlocking a world of travel opportunities.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Spain: Police probe theft of high-speed rail cables DW 05/05/2025

Transport Minister Oscar Puente described the theft as a 'serious act of sabotage', reflecting the severity of the impact on daily commuters.
Madrid food
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Scenic Tour of Red Tape: Tracking the Slowest High-Speed Train in the Country

Eminent domain delays significantly hinder California's high-speed rail project, according to Governor Newsom.
#infrastructure
fromThe New York Sun
4 months ago
Alternative transportation

Overcoming the National Construction Crisis Will Be Critical to Making America's Infrastructure Great Again

Alternative transportation
fromThe New York Sun
4 months ago

Overcoming the National Construction Crisis Will Be Critical to Making America's Infrastructure Great Again

California's high-speed rail project symbolizes a dire state of American infrastructure failing to meet completion goals and budget.
The escalating costs and delays of California's high-speed rail reflect a broader crisis in U.S. public works.
#morocco
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 months ago
Alternative transportation

Morocco Just Announced a New High-Speed Rail Project to Connect Tangier and Marrakech in Under 3 Hours

Morocco's new high-speed rail line aims to enhance connectivity and promote sustainable tourism across major cities.
fromCN Traveller
4 months ago
Alternative transportation

Here's how Morocco's new high-speed railway project is opening up the way for sun-soaked twin city breaks

Morocco is extending its high-speed rail service to enhance eco-friendly transportation and promote tourism.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

California high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investment

California's high-speed rail project may secure private funding if the state agrees to reimburse investors, despite delays and soaring costs.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Major Bay Area lawsuit settled, clearing way for Calif. high-speed rail project

Transit-oriented development to the east of the Millbrae BART station is one of the reasons for the City's current economic vitality, and this agreement prioritizes transit-oriented development for the west side of the station sooner rather than later.
Mission District
fromwww.thelocal.es
4 months ago

What you need to know about the planned Madrid to Lisbon high-speed train

The ambitious high-speed rail service connecting Madrid and Lisbon aims to reduce travel times to just three hours, with EU backing and plans for completion by 2030.
Madrid food
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