Having earned an unprecedented edge on the automotive market this year, China extended its offensive into the railway sector and set a new speed record for long-distance passenger trains over the ...

A maglev bullet train that can reach speeds of 600 kilometers per hour (373 miles per hour) has made its debut in Qingdao, China.

The amazing line sees trains hurtling along at speeds up to 177mph, and is said to be the world's most punctual high-speed train.

The fastest operating speeds for high-speed trains in Japan and France are set at 320 km/h, according to media reports.

Elon Musk's futuristic Hyperloop train, which will zoom people around at speeds between 320 to 480 km/h (200 to 300 mph) using magnets, is set to become reality.

Trains made by China's rolling-stock maker CRRC, the country's largest rolling stock manufacturer by production volume, are the fastest rolling stock in South America market, said the company.

The 380A, the world's fastest train, rolled off production lines last Thursday and can go up to 380 kph.