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.

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 ...

America’s fastest train has arrived. ‘NextGen Acela’ made its public debut on August 27, delivering modern design, more seats and an enhanced passenger experience. Hailed as a leap forward for ...

After decades of watching European and Asian travelers zip along at lightning speeds while American trains crawled behind freight traffic, rail enthusiasts finally have something to celebrate. Amtrak ...

Jan. 11—The Great Northern Fast Mail train No. 27 came through Spokane every evening in the early 20th century. Its route from Chicago to the West Coast took more than 47 hours but was the fastest way ...

In a recent update, China has broken all records when it comes to high-speed trains. The country’s newest leap is known as the CR450. It’s being called a gen-next “bullet” train made to top 450 km/h ...

Imagine gliding across the rolling countryside at incredible speeds, yet feeling almost nothing. There's no rumble beneath your feet, no clatter of wheels on rails. In fact, there are no wheels at all ...