A seven-hour journey from Tokyo to Kagoshima tested one of the world's most famous rail networks. Covering roughly 870 miles, the Shinkansen departed and arrived exactly on schedule while reaching ...

Japan is currently developing the world's fastest train, the L0 Series, which is a Japanese maglev train being produced and tested by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). This train is ...

You may have seen powerful water jets hosing down bullet trains at certain parts of the track. This is crucial for safety in ...

A Japanese bullet train pulls into a downtown station in Tokyo. - Yongyuan Dai/Getty Images In the world of speed records, it's best to keep a passel of asterisks in your back pocket. More than a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reporters stood by waiting to catch a glimpse of Japan's fast high-speed train on the new Chuo Shinkansen rail line, and if any of ...

Maglev trains in China and Japan typically run at around 320 kmph, while China's fastest commercial high-speed rail services are capable of reaching 350 kmph.

Around the world, these trains have boosted economies, development and prestige. The costs of missing out are high, says transport writer and author Christian Wolmar ...

High-speed rail passes under the Yongding Tower in Beijing, China - Wenpu Wang/Getty Images High-speed rail is generally considered to be the future of sustainable travel. High-speed trains are safe, ...