A new country is gearing up to unveil the world's second-fastest commercial transport train, and despite their reputation ...

China has tested the world's fastest maglev train, reaching 700 km/h during a recent run, showcasing advanced technology that eliminates friction. This innovation could significantly reduce travel ...

The maglev train was tested on a 400 metre (1,310-foot) magnetic levitation (maglev) test line, and safely brought to a stop ...

Magnetic levitation is a transportation technology that uses electromagnets to lift, guide and propel trains without wheels, allowing the cars to levitate slightly above the tracks.

The train floats above the track using superconducting magnets, which both lift the vehicle and propel it forward without any physical contact with the rails.

Amtrak launched a new, faster line of Acela trains on August 28. The NextGen Acela trains can reach a top speed of 160 mph, surpassing the previous fleet by 10 mph. In China, the Fuxing Hao trains ...

China’s Xi’an–Yan’an high-speed rail is changing travel, cutting commute times and bringing unprecedented convenience to millions.