Report: California OKs $600MM for Virgin Trains high-speed project

According to a report in the Review Journal, a California finance committee unanimously approved the allocation of $600 million in tax-exempt bonds to go toward the Virgin Trains USA high-speed rail project

Watch 30-second drone footage of Virgin Trains USA’s Orlando extension project

Virgin Trains USA’s Orlando extension project continues to hold momentum. Take a look at the latest drone footage showing what progress has been made during the first quarter of 2020. For the

Video shows progress on Calif. high-speed rail project

The California High Speed Rail Authority has released video of work being done on the Wasco Viaduct to get the area prepped for high-speed rail. Check out the video below to see

Hanford, Calif., makes adjustments so it does not miss high speed rail opportunity

Hanford, Calif., did not want to see high speed rail become just a blur. Mayor John Draxler says if a line is going to run through the town, it might as well

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Michigan passenger trains to the northern part of the state now on the horizon

When the people of Michigan were asked where they would like to travel by rail, their answers hit close to home. Well, relatively close. Many wanted to take the train to the

Same crowd that stopped Trans-Texas Corridor is ready to do the same with proposed bullet train

One down and another one to go. Fifteen years ago, a group against the Trans-Texas Corridor freeway project prevented crews from breaking ground and permanently disrupting the livelihood of residents along the

On second thought, Indian River County Commission refuels its fight against Virgin Trains USA, U.S. DOT and the FRA

The Indian River County Commission just reloaded its weapon. The commission has been in a legal battle with Virgin Trains USA, the U.S. DOT and the Federal Railroad Administration, saying the private

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Bells & Whistles—2/14/20

Missouri lawmakers want to Hyperloop rail passengers. California high-speed rail authority releases 2020 business plan. Switch may have caused train derailment in Italy. Canadian National forced to shut down rail lines due

Some in state of Missouri ready to go totally tubular with passenger rail

Missouri lawmakers are ready to go tubing. The Missouri House of Representatives passed a measure that calls for the creation of a tube travel system. The endeavor is likely to be funded

California High-Speed Rail Authority aims to complete the 119-mile Central Valley line in 2020

Advancing California’s leadership in building a modern, clean, and sustainable transportation system, the California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued its Draft 2020 Business Plan for public review and comment. The Draft 2020

Fatal Italy train derailment may have been caused by an issue with a switch

Problems at a switch might have caused the deadly Frecciarossa train derailment in Italy last week.

Bells & Whistles Special: Virgin Trains USA’s Orlando Extension Phase 2

New York governor fired up about high-speed rail

The Times Herald-Record is reporting that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing the leaders of his state to take another look at true high-speed rail for the state, and how it

North Carolina looks to benefit from Virginia/CSX deal via high-speed rail

There are plenty of moments to cheer when you are on the sidelines. Last week, the state of Virginia landed a game-changing deal with CSX, and now North Carolina is hoping it

Virgin Trains USA could start construction of high-speed line in Calif., Nev., in late 2020

Virgin Trains USA now believes it can start construction of a 170-mile, $4.8 billion high-speed train line from Victorville, Calif., to Las Vegas as early as third quarter 2020.

FRA does not like how the California High Speed Rail Authority is acting; U.S. DOT could pull funding

The California High Speed Rail Authority is acting like your typical teenager. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has told the group not to proceed with a plan to lay future track from

Texas Central signs agreement with Kiewit, Mass. Electric Construction to prepare for installation of Texas high-speed train

Today, Texas Central, developer of the Texas High-Speed Train, continues the momentum toward construction by announcing an agreement with one of the nation’s top train system installation firms Mass. Electric Construction Co.,

Microsoft to host high-speed rail conference

Consideration of high-speed passenger rail service between Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland has been underway for several years. Now, the first conference to discuss this in detail will be hosted next week (November

Microsoft invests in Pacific Northwest high-speed rail study

GeekWire reports Microsoft has donated a total of $573,667 to a study assessing the feasibility of high-speed rail between Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, and Portland.  This is part of the company’s effort to

Texas high-speed rail moving forward

Archinect and the Houston Chronicle are reporting Texas Central has signed a deal with an Italian company to design, build, and put in the Texas Bullet Train, a 240-mile line between Dallas

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