Core Points - The European Union has announced the planning of a high-speed railway network that will connect all member capitals and major urban areas, marking the largest infrastructure project in EU history with a total investment of €546 billion [2] - The project, driven by the Community of European Railways and Infrastructure Companies (CER), aims to create a faster, more environmentally friendly, and resilient transportation system, positioning rail as the primary mode of transport in Europe [2] - The plan includes the construction and renovation of over 49,400 kilometers of railway, with train speeds reaching 250 to 350 kilometers per hour, covering major cities and urban areas with populations over 250,000 [2] - The high-speed railway project aligns closely with the goals of the European Green Deal, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by 90% by 2050 [2] - Upon implementation, travel times will significantly decrease, such as the journey from Athens to Istanbul being reduced to 4 hours and from Madrid to Milan to less than 6 hours, making high-speed rail a strong competitor to the aviation industry while greatly reducing carbon emissions [2]