Behind more than 70 million high-speed rail services a year lies a web of safety systems. At nearly 200 mph, even a single failure can have dramatic consequences.

The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s ...

Currently, the bullet train (Shinkansen) is the fastest way to travel this distance, taking around 2 hours and 30 minutes on ...

After decades of little activity, the past few years have featured a renaissance in plans for high-speed rail lines across the United States, with a number either under construction or in the ...

It was destined to slash journey times as the world's fast bullet train hovered commuters to their homes and offices at dazzling speed. However, construction of Japan's Chūō Shinkansen rail line has ...

Amtrak launched a new, faster line of Acela trains on August 28. The NextGen Acela trains can reach a top speed of 160 mph, surpassing the previous fleet by 10 mph. In China, the Fuxing Hao trains ...