High-speed rail (HSR) is a type of rail transport network utilizing trains that run significantly faster than those of traditional rail, using an integrated system of specialized rolling stock and …

Nov 28, 2025 · high-speed rail (HSR), passenger train that generally travels at least 200 km (124 miles) per hour and can cruise up to 355 km (221 miles) per hour, though some have reached …

Aug 29, 2025 · After an announcement that Amtrak launched a new generation of high-speed trains in the eastern US, we take a look at the progress of other proposed high-speed rail …

May 13, 2025 · Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network? The US is a country of 340 million people, 71 interstate highways, more than 5,000 public airports, and currently no...

Learn more about high-speed rail, why it matters, and how it can transform travel in the U.S.—faster, cleaner, and better connected.

Jan 21, 2025 · Since 1964, the United States has been exploring the notion of high-speed rail transportation—around the time Japan built the first Shinkansen line and before any of the …

Apr 1, 2025 · High-speed rail in the United States is still years away. But projects across the country, from Washington State to Texas, suggest a growing enthusiasm for faster train service.

Jan 6, 2025 · High-speed rail (HSR) systems, classified as any corridor which can sustain speeds of at least 150 mph (241.5 km/h), represent one of the most significant advancements in global …

Aug 28, 2025 · Amtrak rolled out its NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, marking the next phase for the U.S.'s attempt at high-speed rail. Dubbing itself as "America's only high-speed rail …

Dec 11, 2024 · High-speed trains are designed to travel at speeds significantly faster than conventional trains, typically exceeding 155 mph (250 km/h) on dedicated tracks. These trains …