China has unveiled the 'world's fastest train', the CR450 prototype, which can reach speeds of up to 450 km/h (about 280 mph).

Elon Musk says take passenger rail out of government’s hands but that’s not how successful systems work, especially not the best.

India has the Vande Bharat Express as its fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 180 km/h, drastically cutting travel time on key routes. In contrast, its Asian rival, Pakistan has ...