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 dedicated tracks.

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 higher …

Rail services with top speeds of 90–125 mph (140–200 km/h) are often labelled “high speed rail USA” in the United States, distinguishing them from the high speed, dedicated high speed train seen elsewhere.

Sep 8, 2025 · America’s fastest train has arrived. ‘NextGen Acela’ made its public debut on August 27, delivering modern design, more seats and an enhanced passenger experience. Hailed as a leap …

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

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 1, 2026 · Ambitions to build America's very own bullet train are on track for 2026, California's High Speed Rail Authority tells Newsweek.

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6 days ago · From new high-speed networks in Egypt to China’s 600km/h maglev, there are plenty of reasons for rail buffs to future-gaze with gusto

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 service," the...