Japan turns bullet train into cargo carrier: Inside the world’s first freight-only Shinkansen running at 275 kmph

Japan's iconic bullet trains are now carrying cargo at speeds up to 275 kmph, marking a world first for dedicated freight ...

Why high-speed rail has yet to reach the U.S.—and is change coming?

In the 19th century, the U.S. became the first country to build a transcontinental rail network. It’s since fallen behind ...
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High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

The Amtrak NextGen Acela is a new high-speed train that runs between Washington, D.C. and Boston. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Stephen Mattingly: With conventional rail, we’re usually looking at ...
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The Top Five Countries That Boast The Most High-Speed Rail In The World

High-speed train travel is one of the most convenient and affordable ways to get around while traveling. Whether you're looking to go one city over or travel between interconnected countries, these ...
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The World's Largest Train Station Is A High-Tech, High-Speed Rail Hub That's Truly Massive

You just cannot ignore China when it comes to transformational public works. From building one of the world's most amazing bridges to being among the five countries with the largest high-speed rail ...

Los Angeles' Busiest Train Station Is Getting A Major Upgrade For Its High-Speed Rail

One of America's most iconic and beautiful train stations in LA is about to undergo a massive transformation that could ...
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High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Stephen Mattingly, a civil engineering professor at the University of Texas at ...