High-speed rail travel has transformed the way people move across countries and continents. From Japan’s groundbreaking Shinkansen to China’s ultra-modern maglev systems, trains are now competing with ...

The new Amtrak Acela fleet will run at a top speed of 160 mph.SAUL LOEB / AFP The US is still trying to join the high-speed rail club. On Thursday, it made its latest bid: Amtrak launched a new line ...

While it's not yet operational, China has been testing a magnetic levitation (maglev) train, the CR450 and successfully clocked speeds exceeding 620 miles per hour. For a bit of context, your average ...