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7:21am, 15th February, 2019

EU says Italy should clarify soon its plans on high-speed rail link with France

The European Commission said on Friday that Italy should clarify as soon as possible whether it plans to complete a high-speed rail link with France that the co-ruling 5-Star Movement opposes.

California to scale back $77 billion high-speed rail project: governor

11:09pm, 12th February, 2019

US

California to scale back $77 billion high-speed rail project: governor

California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday the state will dramatically scale back a planned $77.3 billion high-speed rail project that has faced cost hikes, delays and management concerns, but will finish a smaller section of the line.

California will not complete $77 billion high-speed rail project - governor

6:09pm, 12th February, 2019

US

California will not complete $77 billion high-speed rail project - governor

California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday the state will not complete a $77.3 billion planned high-speed rail project, but will finish a smaller section of the line.

All aboard: Hong Kong bullet train signals high-speed integration with China

11:02pm, 22nd September, 2018

World

All aboard: Hong Kong bullet train signals high-speed integration with China

Hong Kong's controversial bullet train got off to a smooth start on Sunday, as hundreds of passengers whistled north across the border at speeds of up to 200 kph (125 mph), deepening integration of the former British colony with mainland China.