2018 HSR Moments

Stew's March 2024 High Speed Rail U.S. News

Monthly roundup of high-speed rail developments across the US, covering California HSR, Brightline West, Acela, and other major rail projects.

January 18, 2026

California High Speed Rail: A Park & Ride Nightmare | CAHSR

Critical analysis of California High Speed Rail's Central Valley station designs and parking plans, examining the implications for transit-oriented development.

January 18, 2026

California Legislators Get Close-Up View of High-Speed Rail Progress

California State Legislature members tour Cal Expo to preview high-speed rail trainset designs and Central Valley construction progress.

January 18, 2026

U.S. High Speed Rail News April 2024

Monthly roundup of progress and developments across major U.S. high-speed rail projects including Brightline West, California HSR, and Northeast Corridor improvements.

January 18, 2026

The Brightline West HSR Route Rendered With Unreal Engine 5

A stunning 3D visualization of the proposed Brightline West high-speed rail route from Los Angeles to Las Vegas using cutting-edge rendering technology.

January 18, 2026

High Speed Rail News May 2024: Brightline West, Texas Central & More

Monthly roundup of US high-speed rail developments including Brightline West groundbreaking and California HSR progress.

January 18, 2026

US High-Speed Rail News June 2024: Brightline West Progress and More

Monthly roundup of high-speed rail developments across America including Brightline West trainset selection, CAHSR updates, and Northeast Corridor improvements.

January 18, 2026

Brightline West: America's $12 Billion High-Speed Railway Project

Exploring Brightline West's groundbreaking $12 billion high-speed railway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, America's first true high-speed rail project under construction.

January 18, 2026

CAHSR Road Trip Part 1: Anaheim to Bakersfield Route Exploration

First episode exploring California High Speed Rail's planned route from Anaheim through Los Angeles to Bakersfield, visiting future station sites and planned alignments.

January 18, 2026

CAHSR Central Valley Construction Progress: Bakersfield to Merced Road Trip

Exploring California High Speed Rail construction progress through the Central Valley, visiting active construction sites, viaducts, and future station locations.

January 18, 2026

CAHSR Road Trip: Silicon Valley to San Francisco - Station Sites and Route Planning

A detailed road trip exploring California High Speed Rail's planned route from Merced through Silicon Valley to San Francisco, investigating future station locations and infrastructure plans.

January 18, 2026

Stew's July U.S. High Speed Rail News 2024

Monthly roundup of high-speed rail developments across the United States, covering California HSR, Brightline West, Dallas-Fort Worth HST, and Northeast Corridor projects.

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail Media Day at the 2024 California State Fair

Members of the media tour the California High-Speed Rail Authority exhibit at the state fair, showcasing progress on America's first high-speed rail system.

January 18, 2026

US High Speed Rail News August 2024 - Project Updates

Latest updates on American high-speed rail projects including Brightline West construction progress, California HSR developments, Northeast Corridor improvements, and Dallas-Fort Worth HSR studies.

January 18, 2026

US High Speed Rail News - September 2024 Updates

Latest developments in California High Speed Rail, Brightline West, Texas Central, Northeast Corridor, and other US high-speed rail projects with new CEO appointments and funding updates.

January 18, 2026

Stew's U.S. High Speed Rail News | October 2024

Monthly roundup of developments in American high-speed rail projects including Brightline West, California HSR, Acela, and regional initiatives across the country.

January 18, 2026

Siemens Truck Trolley: Dynamic Charging at Komatsu Proving Grounds

Industry-first demonstration of dynamic charging technology for battery electric vehicles using overhead electrification systems at a mining facility.

January 18, 2026

California High-Speed Rail Replica Railcar on Display at State Fair

California's high-speed rail program showcases a replica railcar at the California State Fair, bringing the project closer to the public.

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail Project to Connect Las Vegas to Additional California Stops

Coverage of expanding high-speed rail plans that could connect Las Vegas to multiple destinations throughout California.

January 18, 2026

Construction Begins on Las Vegas to Los Angeles High-Speed Rail Line

Construction starts on the $12 billion Brightline West high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas to the Los Angeles area, with service expected by 2028.

January 18, 2026

Proposed high-speed rail line would take travelers from NYC to Boston in under two hours

Exploring the latest high-speed train proposal that could connect New York City to Boston in under two hours, making this dream a reality.

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail is Coming to Canada?!

Covering the exciting announcement about High-Frequency Rail procurement for the Toronto-Montreal-Quebec City corridor with speeds up to 200 km/h.

January 18, 2026

More High Speed Rail for the USA... But Is It Enough?

Analyzing the Connect 2035 plan for the Northeast Corridor and its potential to transform high-speed rail in the region.

January 18, 2026

High Speed Rail Might Finally be a Reality in Canada! | Ontario Northlander Returns!

Breaking down exciting developments in Canadian passenger rail including potential high-speed rail and the return of the Ontario Northlander service.

January 18, 2026

Amtrak is bringing High Speed Rail to Texas?! | Texas Central Railway

An exploration of the ambitious Texas Central Railway project that could bring the first 200mph+ high-speed rail line to the United States.

January 18, 2026

California High-Speed Rail Project: All You Should Know

A detailed examination of California's ambitious high-speed rail project, covering its scope, challenges, costs, and current construction progress.

January 18, 2026

Indonesia's High-Speed Rail Project: Messed Up Diplomatic Triangle

The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway project in Indonesia, examining the geopolitical competition between China and Japan and the project's significance for regional transportation.

January 18, 2026

Brightline East and West: Chance for the US to Get High-Speed Rail (Finally)

Exploring Brightline's privately-funded high-speed rail initiatives in Florida and planned expansion to California, representing America's HSR potential.

January 18, 2026

High Speed 1: The Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL)

The development story of High Speed 1, the high-speed rail line connecting London to the Channel Tunnel, covering planning challenges and construction milestones.

January 18, 2026

Egypt's Ambitious Plan to Introduce High Speed Rail

Egypt's €8 billion partnership with Siemens to build what will become the world's sixth largest high-speed rail system.

January 18, 2026

Is This the New High-Speed Rail Nightmare on the American Continent?

Examining the ambitious Cascadia high-speed rail project that aims to connect Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland with 350 kph service.

January 18, 2026

Can California's High-Speed Rail Ever Be Completed? (2024 Project Update)

The latest updates on California's high-speed rail project, including progress made and challenges ahead.

January 18, 2026

Billionaire Breaks Ground On The U.S.'s First High-Speed Rail

Coverage of the groundbreaking ceremony for Brightline West, marking a major milestone in American high-speed rail development.

January 18, 2026

Flying an airplane over the California High Speed Rail route

An aerial perspective documenting the construction progress of California's ambitious high-speed rail project.

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail: It's Happening

California High-Speed Rail Authority presents updates on the state's ambitious high-speed rail project development.

January 18, 2026

6 Months of Progress on High-Speed Rail

California High-Speed Rail Authority showcases construction progress and milestones achieved between December 2015 and June 2016.

January 18, 2026

Amtrak's Next-Generation of High-Speed Rail

Amtrak announces new high-speed trainsets for the Northeast Corridor, built by Alstom with 95% American-made components, beginning service in 2021.

January 18, 2026

California High-Speed Rail Construction Update - May 2017

Latest construction progress on America's first high-speed rail line as of May 2017, showing ongoing work across multiple sites.

January 18, 2026

California HSR Partners with LA Metro on Regional Connector Project

How California's High-Speed Rail Authority is partnering with LA Metro to improve regional connectivity through the $1.75 billion Regional Connector Transit Project.

January 18, 2026

California High-Speed Rail Construction Progress - September 2017

Aerial footage showcasing the construction progress of California's high-speed rail project as of September 2017.

January 18, 2026

California High-Speed Rail: 2017 Year in Review

A comprehensive look at the progress made on California's high-speed rail program in 2017, showcasing 17 active construction sites and major milestones achieved.

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail Construction Update - Summer 2018

Comprehensive construction progress update from the California High-Speed Rail Authority showcasing work underway across multiple construction packages in the Central Valley.

January 18, 2026

State Route 99 Realignment for High-Speed Rail

Construction progress update showing the completion of highway realignment work in Fresno to make room for California's high-speed rail alignment.

January 18, 2026

July 2019 HSR Construction Update

A comprehensive update on California's high-speed rail construction progress, showcasing work across more than a dozen active construction sites in the Central Valley.

January 18, 2026

NextGen Acela Fleet High-Speed Testing in Pueblo, CO

Amtrak's NextGen Acela fleet reaches 165 mph during testing at Transportation Technology Center, preparing for 2021 Northeast Corridor service.

January 18, 2026

July 2020 CA High-Speed Rail Construction Update

Construction progress at 32 active sites along 119 miles of California's high-speed rail project, featuring major viaducts and infrastructure work.

January 18, 2026

India's First High-Speed Railway: Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

Overview of India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor project, covering alignment, financing, and environmental considerations.

January 18, 2026

New Acela Testing Progress Report

Update on testing progress for Amtrak's new Acela trains, including performance data and timeline for passenger service.

January 18, 2026

2020 High-Speed Rail Construction Year in Review

Annual review of high-speed rail construction progress in California's Central Valley, showcasing new structures and job creation.

January 18, 2026

California High-Speed Rail Construction Update

Latest progress on California HSR construction in the Central Valley, including viaduct work and station development.

January 8, 2025