The French train has been operating since 1981, and it went on to set records for the fastest average speed, including a test train in April 2007 that achieved 343.6 mph.

In a significant advancement for high-speed rail technology, China recently unveiled the CR450 bullet train prototype in Beijing. This state-of-the-art train is a testament to China's commitment ...

The CRH380B is based on the Siemens Velaro family of high-speed trains and has been in service on the Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway and Shanghai–Nanjing High-Speed Railway since 2011. The ...

Officials in China have debuted a new model of high-speed train, which they say could be the world's fastest when it enters ...

The 10 fastest high-speed trains in Europe. Europe is witnessing a surge in high-speed rail services, with rail operators across the continent ordering some of the world's fastest trains such as the ...

China has moved to the testing stage for its next-generation high-speed train, the CR450. Engineers launched a test model from Yichang North Station along the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu high-speed ...

Other high-speed trains on the way. A private consortium is planning a high-speed train between Dallas and Houston, with an opening date in 2026.Called Texas Central ...

The Shinkansen — Japanese for “new line” — made its impressive debut in October 1964, a few days before the Tokyo Olympics.

Thalys is a network of high-speed trains bolting across Western Europe at 186 miles per hour. The company recently merged with competitor Eurostar to better battle climate change and airlines.

The French train has been operating since 1981, and it went on to set records for the fastest average speed, including a test train in April 2007 that achieved 343.6 mph.

High-speed railways combine both speed and efficiency. From the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan to the French TGV, high-speed trains have a history that spans several decades. The evolution of ...

China operates the most extensive high-speed rail network in the world, with more than 24,855 miles of operational lines, according to a 2023 report from the International Union of Railways. The ...