High-speed trains exist in various countries throughout the world, surpassing speeds of 200 mph (321 kp/h). However, many often wonder what powers these trains to reach such high speeds. So, how...
Archives: Blog
High speed rail has become a lucrative form of transportation, transforming the convenience and practicality of rail transport throughout the world. Which countries have high speed rail? Countries...
Railways come in a variety of different gauges. Narrow gauge lines are oftentimes utilized in mountainous terrain, however, today, narrow gauge lines are typically used in tourist operations. How...
Since the Japanese Shinkansen was introduced in 1964, high speed rail has been a popular topic in many countries throughout the world, however, only a number of countries have been able to implement...
LNER Class A4 4468 "Mallard" is recognized for its record setting run on 3 July 1938, when it reached 126 mph, a record for speed utilizing steam traction. The record was set on Stoke Bank near...
For over one-hundred years, the mighty Pennsylvania Railroad commanded travel in the eastern and mid-western parts of the country. The massive 30,000 mile network stretched to Chicago, The Great...