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.

The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s ...

The ultra high-speed maglev rail service developed by Central Japan Railway Company is still several years away ...

From Japan’s bullet trains to China’s record-breaking maglev, this video ranks the fastest high-speed trains operating today. Explore how engineering, geography, and ambition reshaped rail travel ...