In a world where jet travel was dominating, French engineers quietly pioneered high-speed rail technology that would change ...

So you like going fast, huh? Well, unfortunately for you, the law says speeding is illegal, and even on a race track, you'll be lucky to see speeds higher than 150 mph unless you're in something ...

Happy 60 th birthday to high-speed rail. It was on October 1 st in 1964 that the Shinkansen, Japan’s revolutionary super-fast train, made its debut. Known as the “bullet train” because of its ...

Amtrak NextGen Acela is the train line's new fleet serving express stops in the Northeast corridor.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Amtrak launched its new Acela fleet in August. At 160 miles per hour, it ...

Traveling on China’s newest and fastest train offers a glimpse into the future of transportation where speed, efficiency, and ...

Amtrak announced a new, faster line of Acela trains that will begin service starting August 28. The NextGen Acela trains will reach a top speed of 160 mph, surpassing the current fleet by 10 mph. In ...

China's military has pulled ahead of the rest of the world in terms of its high-speed rail capabilities, which include a network that spans the country and the world's fastest train, the Shanghai ...

Amtrak's new Acela trains are entering passenger service on Aug. 28, and I had a chance to join a preview for journalists ahead of their first regular run. On the trip from New York to New Haven, ...

As a frequent rider on Amtrak’s Acela, which connects the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston, I’m happy to announce that high-speed rail travel between Boston and ...

Imagine boarding a high-speed train for Portland or Vancouver, B.C., from Seattle and arriving in about 50 minutes or less. No traffic jams on Interstate 5 or hassles at Seattle-Tacoma International ...