French and German rail operators have launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin, in response to growing European demand for train travel. The inaugural service on the 1,100-kilometre route, a German ICE train, left the French capital’s Gare de l’Est station at 9.55am on December 16 and was due at Berlin … Read more
The goal is to promote economic growth and improve urban connectivity through Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). (Photo: Swarajya) The stations—Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Bilimora, and Vapi—will showcase art, history, and significant achievements of their respective towns. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor is set to transform transportation while celebrating Gujarat’s rich culture. This 508-kilometer … Read more
Brightline’s L.A. (it’s actually not L.A. but whatever) to Las Vegas high speed rail project is slowly moving forward. Officials are eyeing a 2028 completion date, but a corporate rivalry over who gets to be the first to build the high speed trains themselves might screw things up. 2025 Honda Civic Si Is The Budget … Read more
Published By: Samreen Pall Last Updated: September 13, 2024, 17:09 IST The innovative technology promises to revolutionize high-speed rail infrastructure in India. Track construction is now in full swing near Surat and Anand in Gujarat, with the process of flash-butt welding rails into 200-meter panels already underway. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) … Read more
The TGV is an iconic European train. (Image: Getty) It is no exaggeration to say that the world’s transport landscape has been changed beyond recognition by the development of high-speed rail. Bullet trains are offering viable alternatives to planes, promoting economic growth, reducing travel times and offering a greener option. High-speed rail is becoming so … Read more
China will step up construction of strategic railroad links in the autonomous regions of Xinjiang and Tibet in the coming years to strengthen its hold over its westernmost regions, according to a senior Chinese rail planner. “The rail network layout still needs to be improved. There are still many places in the western regions left … Read more
Last Updated: May 13, 2024, 09:25 IST Biggest Parking Hub Underway at Meerut South Station for Easy Travel on Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Route. (Photo: Wikipedia) The parking lots will accommodate approximately 1,200 four-wheelers and two-wheelers, ensuring ample space for commuters. The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor is set to receive a major upgrade for … Read more
Published By: Samreen Pall Last Updated: April 10, 2024, 15:40 IST Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Work Begins In Maharashtra’s Palghar & Thane Districts. (Representational Image) (Photo: Moneycontrol) Work begins on Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor in Maharashtra. Geotechnical investigation underway, tunnels and stations planned. The bullet train work has commenced in Maharashtra’s Palghar and Thane districts, part … Read more
When it comes to Spanish tourism hotspot cities such as Barcelona, Seville or Valencia might spring to mind. But one Spanish city you might not even heard of – Zamora – was given an almighty tourism boost when a £4bn high-speed railway linked it up to the country’s capital city Madrid, with the easy train … Read more
