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 ...

In the 19th century, the U.S. became the first country to build a transcontinental rail network. It’s since fallen behind ...

A new high-speed rail link connecting Vienna and Trieste will cut three hours off journeys between Austria and Italy. From 14 December, the new daily service, operated by Austrian rail operator ÖBB’s ...

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The deadly train wreck in southern Spain has cast a pall over one of the nation’s symbols of success. Sunday’s collision killed at least 42 people and injured dozens more, ...

A new study published in Social Science & Medicine provides evidence that access to high-speed rail networks can significantly improve the cognitive health of middle-aged and older adults. The ...