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.

Bullet trains have revolutionized the way people travel, offering a faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional rail and air travel. They have not only reshaped the ...

In the quest for speed and efficiency, both bullet trains and planes offer compelling advantages for travelers. While planes have long been the symbol of swift transport over long distances, bullet ...

It's not exactly a bullet train. A new high-speed Amtrak train has officially made its first tracks along the Northeast Corridor. The NextGen Acela had its inaugural ride from Washington, D.C., to New ...

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 ...

"High-speed rail" is admittedly one of those dry-sounding infrastructure phrases that conjures thoughts of schedules and itineraries, but footage of a bullet train in action is entirely different.