High-speed rail - Wikipedia
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. While there is no single standard that applies worldwide, lines built to handle speeds above 250 km/h (155 mph) or upgraded lines ...
High-speed rail | Definition, History, Technology, Development,
5 天之前 · 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 speeds. More than 20 countries, largely in Asia and Europe, have high-speed rail networks.
Flying without wings: The world’s fastest trains | CNN
2023年6月26日 · High-speed trains offer greener alternatives to short-haul flights. From China’s floating Maglev trains to France’s border busting TGVs, these are the fastest railway services you can...
New Acela Fleet | Amtrak
Amtrak is contracting with Alstom to produce 28 next-generation high-speed trains that will replace the current fleet of Amtrak's premium Acela service. Building on Amtrak’s expertise as the only high-speed rail operator in the U.S. and Alstom’s record of delivering world class, proven, high speed trainsets — Amtrak and Alstom have ...
List of high-speed trains - Wikipedia
The following is a list of high-speed trains that have been, are, or will be in commercial service. A high-speed train is generally defined as one which operates at or over 125 mph (200 km/h) in regular passenger service, with a high level of service, and …
The 10 fastest high-speed trains in the world - Railway Technology
2023年6月5日 · Explore the top 10 fastest high-speed trains. From the Shinkansen to the TGV, high-speed railways continue development the world over. But what are the fastest high-speed trains?
High-speed rail in the United States - Wikipedia
Under the most common international definition of high-speed rail (speeds above 155 mph (250 km/h) on newly built lines and speeds above 124 mph (200 km/h) on upgraded lines), Amtrak's Acela is the United States' only true high-speed rail service, reaching 150 mph (240 km/h) over 49.9 miles (80.3 km) of track along the Northeast Corridor. [2]
High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America
2023年4月19日 · High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years. It’s not just in reducing journey times, but more importantly, it’s in driving economic growth, creating...
What Is High Speed Rail? | High Speed Rail Alliance
2023年1月5日 · High-speed rail is a proven technology, with over 28,000 miles of high-speed line in over 20 countries. At its core, high-speed rail has two components: High-speed trains. Today’s fastest trains cruise at 220 mph. Dedicated high-speed lines. High-speed lines are like interstate highways with gentle curves and easy hills.
China debuts world’s fastest train - CNN
2021年7月21日 · China's new maglev train is designed to reach speeds of 600 kilometers per hour. High-speed rail is a major priority in China, which aims to connect more of its large cities by train to...