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.

Electric trains offer faster, quieter and cleaner service compared to diesel locomotives. But California's rail corridors ...

We got a timeline update for the high-speed rail line connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and it's not great. Here's what ...

Work is taking place in the Hudson River for the Livingston Avenue Bridge replacement, as seen on Aug. 27 in Albany. The $635 million project to replace the railroad bridge spanning the Hudson River ...

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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 ...