As I rocketed out of Shanghai aboard a train at nearly 200 miles an hour, the speed reduced the trees outside my window to greenish blurs. I had the out-of-body sense that I was fast-forwarding my way ...

While it's not yet operational, China has been testing a magnetic levitation (maglev) train, the CR450 and successfully clocked speeds exceeding 620 miles per hour. For a bit of context, your average ...

A breakthrough in high-speed rail design could make the world's fastest trains safer, quieter, and greener. Chinese researchers have found a way to slash the deafening "tunnel boom" shock wave caused ...

The growing Chinese market has reached the doors of the Voith Turbo rail division. Only a few months ago, a major order for gear boxes has been placed, now followed by another one for 20 front nose ...

A high-speed train at the station platform - Kiraly/Shutterstock High-speed rail is generally considered to be the future of sustainable travel. High-speed trains are safe, comfortable, and convenient ...

A train pulls out of Shangrao station, where the author changed trains on his way to the city of Chongqing. As I rocketed out of Shanghai aboard a train at nearly 200 miles an hour, the speed reduced ...