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India.com
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Japan's fastest bullet train can cover Delhi to Patna in just 2.5 Hours, know when it will run in India
Japan's fastest bullet train can cover Delhi to Patna in just 2.5 Hours, know when it will run in India The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is a 508-kilometer route which will connect Mumbai with Ahmedabad in Gujarat. By Anirudha Yerunkar Edited by Anirudha Yerunkar Advertisement The E10 Shinkansen, Japan's latest high-speed bullet train, will change rail travel in India. Ordered by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) for use on the Tohoku Shinkansen line, the E10 is an advanced version of Japan's existing bullet trains and is likely to make its debut in India by 2030. India's Expanding Rail Network India has one of the world's largest railway networks, is rapidly modernising with the introduction of high-speed trains powered by new technology. According to recent reports, the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor will initially use Japan's E5 model Shinkansen trains for trial runs. Advertisement === The E10 Shinkansen is expected to be even more advanced than the E5. It is known as 'Alpha-X', the E10 is designed to cross speeds of up to 400 km/h so it can cover 1,000 km in just 2.5 hours. Delhi To Patna In 2.5 Hours For example, a trip from Delhi to Patna of a distance of around 1000 km can be covered in just 2.5 hours with the E10 Shinkansen. Similarly, the 508 km Mumbai–Ahmedabad route would take just over an hour. Advertisement === According to media reports officials from the Indian Railways have confirmed that Shinkansen trains will be used in trial runs for India's first bullet train project. As part of the strategic partnership between India and Japan, the Japanese government has approved the introduction of E10 Shinkansen trains on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. The rollout of these ultra-modern trains marks a major leap forward for India's transport infrastructure, promising faster travel times, greater efficiency, and a world-class passenger experience.
3 days ago
- Business
Trump admin updates: Trump wants Senate to cancel August recess to work on nominees
Trump also suggested the Senate cancel long weekends. 1:27 President Donald Trump continues to face backlash from his MAGA supporters over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi "to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval" related to the case. On Friday, Trump signed the GENIUS Act -- the first major federal cryptocurrency bill -- into law. Latest headlines: Jul 20, 2025, 5:24 PM EDT Trump threatens NFL's Commanders over name change Jul 20, 2025, 4:12 PM EDT Trump rejects WSJ story on Bessent warning against firing Powell Jul 20, 2025, 1:45 PM EDT Lutnick confident US will make tariff deal with EU Here's how the news is developing. 16 Updates Jul 17, 2025, 9:01 AM EDT Attorney General Pam Bondi visiting Alcatraz: Officials Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are in California Thursday making a visit to the notorious former federal prison Alcatraz, officials confirmed to ABC News. It's unclear whether they will open up their visit to any media, but Bondi is being accompanied by a Fox News correspondent on the visit. The visit comes on the heels of President Donald Trump's directive to reopen Alcatraz as a prison 60 years after it was shuttered, a move Democrats have attacked as a massive waste of money and resources at a time where the federal Bureau of Prisons is already under major strain to maintain existing facilities. Jul 17, 2025, 4:58 AM EDT Senate narrowly approves $9 billion budget clawback for foreign aid and public broadcasting The Senate narrowly approved a White House request to claw back $9 billion from the federal budget, including funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The final vote on Thursday morning was 51-48. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, voted with Democrats against the rescissions bill. Sen. Tina Smith did not vote after being admitted to the hospital. The bill would rescind funding allocated for the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, related agencies and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The bill now returns to the House with a deadline for final passage by Friday. -ABC News' Justin Gomez Trump says he's ending funding for California high-speed train In a post on his social media platform, Trump announced he is ending federal funding for California's High-Speed Rail project. 'The railroad we were promised still does not exist, and never will,' Trump wrote. "Thanks to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, not a SINGLE penny in Federal Dollars will go towards this Newscum SCAM ever again," Trump continued. In a statement, Duffy said the Federal Railroad Administration terminated approximately $4 billion in unspent funding for 'California's High Speed Rail Boondoggle,' saying the $135 billion projected cost of the project could buy every San Francisco and Los Angeles resident nearly 200 round trip flights between the cities. 'This is California's fault. Governor Newsom and the complicit Democrats have enabled this waste for years. Federal dollars are not a blank check -- they come with a promise to deliver results,' Duffy said. 'It's time for this boondoggle to die. President Trump and I will always fight to ensure your tax dollars only go to projects that accomplish great, big, beautiful things.' -ABC News' Hannah Demissie and Sam Sweeney Jul 16, 2025, 4:42 PM EDT Mike Flynn pushes back against Trump on Epstein 'hoax' claims One of President Donald Trump's staunchest supporters pushed back against the president over his claims that the Epstein controversy was a "hoax." Michael Flynn wrote a lengthy post on X imploring the president to be more transparent and reveal more details. "All we want at this stage is for a modicum of trust to be reestablished between our federal government and the people it is designed to serve," Flynn wrote. "With my strongest recommendation, please gather your team and figure out a way to move past this. The roll out of this was terrible, no way around that. Americans want America to be successful, therefore, WE NEED YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL," he added. -ABC News' Will Steakin
ME Construction
7 days ago
- Business
- ME Construction
Johnson Controls–Hitachi and Elsewedy Machinery secures HVAC contract for Egypt's HSR project
Infrastructure Johnson Controls–Hitachi and Elsewedy Machinery secures HVAC contract for Egypt's HSR project By The strategic partnership will see the deployment of over 3,000 high-efficiency Hitachi brand units across 21 stations along Egypt's transformative 660km HSR corridor Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning MEA in collaboration with Elsewedy Machinery have secured a significant HVAC contract for Egypt's High-Speed Rail (HSR) project. The signing ceremony was attended by leaders from Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning and Elsewedy Machinery, symbolising their commitment to Egypt's infrastructure modernisation and long-term sustainability objectives, said a statement. Spanning across 660km, the HSR line will connect key cities and ports across Egypt, including Ain Sokhna, Alamein, Cairo, Alexandria, and 6th of October City. Once operational, the system will serve 21 stations, facilitating the transportation of over 1m passengers and 8,500t of cargo daily. This project is designed to significantly reduce travel times and enhance faster, more efficient logistics nationwide. As part of this strategic partnership, Hitachi will provide over 3,000 high-efficiency indoor VRF units manufactured at its facility in Barcelona, Spain. These units boast a total cooling capacity exceeding 11,000 Refrigeration Tons (RT) and are certified by Eurovent, ensuring their high-ambient resilience and suitability for Egypt's climate and transport sector requirements. 'This mega project represents a pivotal advancement in Egypt's national infrastructure agenda. It reflects the country's vision for modern, efficient, and climate-conscious transportation,' said Ahmed Aqel, General Manager, Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning MEA. 'We are proud to deliver our advanced HVAC systems to a development of this scale and significance, working alongside Elsewedy Machinery to ensure technical precision, operational excellence, and long-term impact.' Elsewedy Machinery, the trading arm of Elsewedy Electric Group, will oversee the entire HVAC delivery process, encompassing supply, installation, copper piping network setup, start-up, commissioning, and ongoing after-sales service. 'Our partnership with Elsewedy Electric brings together global HVAC innovation and local execution expertise,' explained Ahmed Aqel, General Manager, Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning MEA. 'By integrating high-performance European-manufactured VRF systems into Egypt's high-speed rail infrastructure, we are supporting a new benchmark in sustainable, large-scale transport solutions.' Egypt's visionary leadership and ambitious pursuit of sustainable growth are evident in this high-speed rail project. This infrastructure initiative, serving as a testament to its transformative potential, will enhance regional connectivity and streamline logistics, leaving a mark on the nation's economic and social fabric, the statement concluded.
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Trump derails California's US$4bil high-speed rail project
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Transportation Department is rescinding US$4 billion in US government funding for California's High-Speed Rail project. The department said there was no viable path forward for California's High-Speed Rail project and it was considering potentially clawing back additional funding related to the project. The Federal Railroad Administration issued a 315-page report last month citing missed deadlines, budget shortfalls and questionable ridership projections. One key issue cited is that California had not identified US$7 billion in additional funding needed to build an initial 171-mile segment between Merced and Bakersfield, California. The California High-Speed Rail System is a planned two-phase 800-mile (1,287 km) system with speeds of up to 220 miles per hour that aims to connect San Francisco to Los Angeles/Anaheim, and in the second phase, extend north to Sacramento and south to San Diego. The California High-Speed Rail Authority said previously it strongly disagrees with the administration's conclusions "which are misguided and do not reflect the substantial progress made to deliver high-speed rail in California." It noted California Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal before the legislature extends at least US$1 billion per year in funding for the next 20 years "providing the necessary resources to complete the project's initial operating segment." The authority noted in May there is active civil construction along 119 miles in the state's Central Valley. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "Newsom and California's high-speed rail boondoggle are the definition of government incompetence and possibly corruption." Newsom responded on social media: "Won't be taking advice from the guy who can't keep planes in the sky." Voters approved US$10 billion for the project in 2008, but the costs have risen sharply. The Transportation Department under former President Joe Biden awarded the project about $4 billion. The entire San Francisco-to-Los Angeles project was initially supposed to be completed by 2020 for US$33 billion, but has now jumped from US$89 billion to US$128 billion. In 2021, Biden restored a US$929 million grant for California's high-speed rail that Trump had revoked in 2019 after the Republican president called the project a "disaster."
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Trump rescinds US$4bil in US funding for California High-Speed Rail project
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Transportation Department is rescinding US$4 billion in US government funding for California's High-Speed Rail project. The department said there was no viable path forward for California's High-Speed Rail project and it was considering potentially clawing back additional funding related to the project. The Federal Railroad Administration issued a 315-page report last month citing missed deadlines, budget shortfalls and questionable ridership projections. One key issue cited is that California had not identified US$7 billion in additional funding needed to build an initial 171-mile segment between Merced and Bakersfield, California. The California High-Speed Rail System is a planned two-phase 800-mile (1,287 km) system with speeds of up to 220 miles per hour that aims to connect San Francisco to Los Angeles/Anaheim, and in the second phase, extend north to Sacramento and south to San Diego. The California High-Speed Rail Authority said previously it strongly disagrees with the administration's conclusions "which are misguided and do not reflect the substantial progress made to deliver high-speed rail in California." It noted California Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal before the legislature extends at least US$1 billion per year in funding for the next 20 years "providing the necessary resources to complete the project's initial operating segment." The authority noted in May there is active civil construction along 119 miles in the state's Central Valley. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "Newsom and California's high-speed rail boondoggle are the definition of government incompetence and possibly corruption." Newsom responded on social media: "Won't be taking advice from the guy who can't keep planes in the sky." Voters approved US$10 billion for the project in 2008, but the costs have risen sharply. The Transportation Department under former President Joe Biden awarded the project about $4 billion. The entire San Francisco-to-Los Angeles project was initially supposed to be completed by 2020 for US$33 billion, but has now jumped from US$89 billion to US$128 billion. In 2021, Biden restored a US$929 million grant for California's high-speed rail that Trump had revoked in 2019 after the Republican president called the project a "disaster."
