High-speed rail (HSR) is rapidly evolving, promising to revolutionize transportation by offering faster, more efficient travel options. As countries invest in these systems, understanding their future ...

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.

High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025. The fastest ...

For decades, the United States has imagined high-speed rail while nations like Japan, France and Spain simply built it, turning their bullet trains into symbols of efficiency and comfort. Beyond ...