List of high-speed railway lines
This article provides a list of operational and under construction (or approved) high-speed rail networks, listed by country or region. While the International Union of Railways defines high-speed rail as public transport by rail at speeds of at least 200 km/h (124 mph) for upgraded tracks and 250 km/h (155 mph) or faster for new tracks, this article lists all the systems and lines that support speeds over 200 km/h (120 mph) regardless of their statuses of upgraded or newly built.[1][2]
Overview
Operational networks
The following table is an overview of high-speed rail in service and under construction by country, ranked by the amount in service. It shows all the high speed lines (speed of 200 km/h (125 mph) or over) in service. The list is based on UIC figures (International Union of Railways),[3][4] updated with other sources.[5]
| Country or region | Continent | Operational length (km) |
Under construction (km) |
Total length (km) |
Density (m/km2) |
Length (km) per 100,000 people[a] |
Top speed (km/h) |
Electrification | Track gauge (mm) |
Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 China
|
Asia | 45,000[6] | 25,000 | 70,000[7] | 4.7 | 3.16 | 350[8][b] | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2008 |
 Spain
|
Europe | 3,966[11] | 1,034 | 5,000 | 7.84 | 8.42 | 310 | 3 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
1435; 1668 | 1992 |
 Japan
|
Asia | 3,067[12] | 497.6 | 3,564.6 | 9.07 | 2.5 | 320[c] | 25 kV 50/60 Hz AC | 1435; [d] | 1964 |
 France
|
Europe | 2,800[13] | 200[14] | 3,000 | 4.35 | 4.32 | 320[15] | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 1981 |
 United Kingdom
|
Europe | 2,214[16] | 230 | 2,444[17] | 9.11 | 3.27 | 300[e] | 25 kV 50 Hz AC[f] | 1435 | 1976 |
 Germany
|
Europe | 1,658[18] | 350 | 2,008 | 4.64 | 1.99 | 300 | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC | 1435 | 1991 |
 Finland
|
Europe | 1,120[19] | 200 | 1,320 | 3.31 | 20.2 | 220 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1524[g] | 2006 |
 Italy
|
Europe | 1,117[20] | 900 | 2,000 | 3.71 | 1.9 | 300 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC, 3 kV DC |
1435 | 1977 |
 Turkey
|
Europe/Asia | 1,093[h] | 1,578[i] | 2,671 | 0.8 | 1.28 | 300 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2009 |
 South Korea
|
Asia | 887[21] | 500 | 1,400 | 8.84 | 1.71 | 320 | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 1435 | 2004 |
 Sweden
|
Europe | 860[19] | 276[j] | 1,136 | 1.91 | 8.1 | 205[k] | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC | 1435 | 1993 |
 Greece
|
Europe | 672[l] | 30 | 702 | 5.09 | 6.5 | 200 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2022 |
 Russia
|
Europe | 650[22] | 680[23] | 1,330 | 0.04 | 0.42 | 250 | 3 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
1520 | 1984 |
 Portugal
|
Europe | 610[m] | 90[24][n] | 700 | 7.27 | 5.95 | 220 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1668 | 1999 |
 Uzbekistan
|
Asia | 600[o] | 465[26] | 1,065 | 1.34 | 1.71 | 250 | 20 kV 50 Hz AC | 1520 | 2011 |
 Poland
|
Europe | 547.3[p] | 0 | 547.3 | 1.13 | 3.16 | 200 | 3 kV DC | 1435 | 2014 |
 Saudi Arabia
|
Asia | 450[27] | 0 | 450 | 0.21 | 1.22 | 300 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2018 |
 Taiwan
|
Asia | 350[28] | 0 | 350 | 9.67 | 1.46 | 300 | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 1435 | 2007 |
 Belgium
|
Europe | 326[q] | 3[r] | 329 | 8.25 | 2.79 | 300 | 3 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
1435 | 1997 |
 Austria
|
Europe | 283[s] | 280 | 563 | 3.37 | 3.16 | 230 | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC | 1435 | 1990 |
 Norway
|
Europe | 224[t] | 55[u] | 279 | 0.69 | 4.09 | 210 | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC | 1435 | 1998 |
 Morocco
|
Africa | 186[29] | 375 | 561 | 0.26 | 0.49 | 320 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2018 |
 Netherlands
|
Europe | 175[v] | 0 | 175 | 4.18 | 1.95 | 300[w] | 1.5 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
1435 | 2009 |
 Switzerland
|
Europe | 164[x] | 0 | 164 | 3.97 | 1.86 | 230 | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC | 1435 | 2005 |
 Indonesia
|
Asia | 143[30] | 0 | 143 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 350 | 27.5 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2023 |
 United States
|
North America | 136.6[31] | 1,600[32] | 1,736.6 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 240 | Multiple[y] | 1435 | 2000 |
 Serbia
|
Europe | 70[33] | 338[34][35] | 408 | 0.79 | 0.98 | 200 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2022 |
 Denmark
|
Europe | 60[36] | 100[37] | 160 | 0.68 | 0.98 | 200 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2019 |
 Hong Kong
|
Asia | 26[38] | 0 | 26 | 23.51 | 0.35 | 200 | 1.5 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
1435 | 2018 |
By region
| Region | Continent | Operational length (km) |
Under construction (km) |
Total length (km) |
Density (m/km2) |
Length per 100,000 people (km)[a] |
Top speed (km/h) |
Electrification | Common track gauge (mm) |
Year opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 51,702 | 29,208.2 | 80,910.2 | 1.16 | 1.1 | 350 | 25 kV 50 or 60 Hz AC | 1435[z] | 1964 | |
| Europe[aa] | 17,115 | 4,732 | 21,847 | 1.68 | 2.3 | 320 | Various[ab] | 1435[ac] | 1976 | |
 European Union
|
Europe | 13,793 | 3,429 | 17,222 | 1.35 | 3.07 | 320 | Various[ab] | 1435[ad] | 1977 |
| Africa | 186 | 737 | 923 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 320 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2018 | |
| North America | 136.6 | 1,249 | 1,329 | 0.006 | 0.02 | 240 | Multiple[ae] | 1435 | 2000 | |
| World | 69,139.6 | 38,355.2 | 107,494.8 | 0.464 | 0.84 | 350 | Various | 1435 | 1964 | |
Freight services
| Country | Continent | Service | Type | Top speed (km/h) | Introduced | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan
|
Asia | JR freight service | Light freight | 320 | 2019[39] | Operational |
| Germany
|
Europe | IC:Kurier | Courrier | 300 | 2020[40] | Operational |
| China
|
Asia | Freight Express | Dedicated freight train | 350 | 2020[41] | Operational on busy routes |
| France
|
Europe | SNCF TGV La Poste | Dedicated freight train | 270 | 1984 | Defunct in 2015[42] |
| Italy
|
Europe | Mercitalia Fast | Dedicated freight train | 300 | 2018 | Defunct in 2022 |
Networks under construction
| Country/Region | Continent | Length (km) | Length Approved (km) | Total (km) | Density (m/km2) | Length / 100,000 people (km)[a] | Top speed (km/h) | Electrification | Track gauge (mm) | Work began | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Estonia  Latvia  Lithuania (Rail Baltica) |
Europe | 870[43] | 0 | 870 | 4.97 | 14.82 | 234[44] | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2017 | 2028 |
 India
|
Asia | 508.18[45] | 0 | 508.18 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 320 | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2021 | 2028 |
 Thailand
|
Asia | 250.8[46] | 220[47] | 470.8 | 0.49 | 0.35 | 250 | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2017 | 2027 |
 Iran
|
Asia | 410[48] | 117[49] | 527 | 0.25 | 0.46 | 300 | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2015 | 2025 |
 Egypt
|
Africa | 230[50] | 1,770 | 2,000 | 0.23 | 0.2 | 250 | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2021 | 2027 |
 Algeria
|
Africa | 132[51] | 0 | 132 | 0.06 | 0.29 | 220 | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2012 | TBD |
Asia
China
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai maglev train | Longyang Road–Pudong International | 30.5 km (19.0 mi) | New | 431 km/h (268 mph) | 2004 | Operational |
| Beijing–Shanghai | Beijing south–Tianjin West / Shanghai Hongqiao | 1,318 km (819 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Beijing–Guangzhou[af] | Beijing west–Guangzhou | 2,230 km (1,390 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2012 | Operational |
| Hangzhou–Fuzhou–Shenzhen | Hangzhou east–Shenzhen north | 1,495 km (929 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2013 | Operational |
| Huhanrong PDL | Shanghai Hongqiao–Chengdu | 2,078 km (1,291 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2014 | Operational |
| Shanghai–Kunming | Shanghai Hongqiao–Kunming south | 2,066 km (1,284 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2016 | Operational |
| Guangzhou–Kunming | Guangzhou south–Kunming south | 1,285 km (798 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2016 | Operational |
| Suifenhe–Manzhouli | Suifenhe–Manzhouli | 714 km (444 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Qingdao–Yinchuan | Qingdao north–Yinchuan | 1,762 km (1,095 mi) | Upgraded | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Beijing–Lanzhou | Beijing–Lanzhou | 1,526 km (948 mi) | Upgraded | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2019 | Operational |
| Beijing–Harbin[af] | Beijing Chaoyang–Harbin / Dalian | 1,700 km (1,100 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2021 | Operational |
| Eurasia Continental Bridge | Lianyungang–Ürümqi | 3,422 km (2,126 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2021 | Operational |
| Coastal corridor (north extension)[ag] | Dandong–Ningbo | 2,659 km (1,652 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2027 | Mostly operational[ah] |
| Coastal corridor (south extension)[ag] | Huizhou south–Dongxing | 954 km (593 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2028 | Mostly operational[ai] |
| Hohhot–Nanning | Hohhot–Nanning | 2,779.7 km (1,727.2 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2028 | Mostly operational[aj] |
| Baotou (Yinchuan)–Hainan[ak] | Baotou–Sanya / Xi'an north | 4,664 km (2,898 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2028 | Mostly operational[al] |
| Lanzhou (Xining)–Guangzhou | Lanzhou west–Guangzhou | 2,282 km (1,418 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2028 | Mostly operational[am] |
| Beijing–Hong Kong (Taipei) | Beijing Fengtai–Hong Kong West Kawloon / Taipei[an] | 4,392 km (2,729 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2029 | Mostly operational[ao] |
| Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu | Shanghai Baoshan–Chengdu | 5,130 km (3,190 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2029 | Partly operational[ap] |
| Beijing–Kunming[aq] | Beijing–Kunming / Chongqing | 3,795.7 km (2,358.5 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2030 | Mostly operational[ar] |
| Xiamen–Chongqing | Xiamen–Chongqing | 937 km (582 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | TBD | Partly operational[as] |
| Regional railways | Multiple lines | 1,611 km (1,001 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2008–2020 | Operational |
| Intercity railways | Multiple lines | 7,210 km (4,480 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2008–2020 | Operational |
| Class I railways | Multiple lines | 5,056.9 km (3,142.2 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2012–2019 | Operational |
India
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai–Ahmedabad | Mumbai BKC–Sabarmati | 508.18 km (315.77 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
Indonesia
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whoosh high-speed railway | Halim (Jakarta)–Tegalluar (Bandung) | 142.8 km (88.7 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2023 | Operational |
Japan
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokaido Shinkansen | Tokyo–Shin-Osaka | 515.4 km (320.3 mi) | New | 285 km/h (177 mph) | 1964 | Operational |
| San'yō Shinkansen | Shin-Osaka–Hakata | 553.7 km (344.1 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1972–1975 | Operational |
| Tōhoku Shinkansen | Tokyo–Shin-Aomori | 674.9 km (419.4 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 1982–2010 | Operational |
| Jōetsu Shinkansen | Tokyo–Niigata | 269.5 km (167.5 mi) | New | 275 km/h (171 mph) | 1982 | Operational |
| Hokuriku Shinkansen | Takasaki–Tsuruga | 470.6 km (292.4 mi) | New | 260 km/h (160 mph) | 1997–2024 | Operational |
| Kyushu Shinkansen | Hakata–Kagoshima-Chūō | 256.8 km (159.6 mi) | New | 260 km/h (160 mph) | 2004–2011 | Operational |
| Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen | Takeo-Onsen–Nagasaki | 66 km (41 mi) | New | 260 km/h (160 mph) | 2022 | Operational |
| Hokkaido Shinkansen | Shin-Aomori–Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto | 148.8 km (92.5 mi) | New | 260 km/h (160 mph) | 2016 | Operational |
| Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto-Sapporo | 212 km (132 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2031+ | Under Construction | |
| Chuo Shinkansen | Shinagawa (Tokyo)–Nagoya | 285.6 km (177.5 mi) | New | 505 km/h (314 mph)[at] | 2027[au] | Under construction |
Saudi Arabia
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haramain HSR | Mecca–Medina | 453 km (281 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
South Korea
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongbu HSR | Seoul–Busan | 417.4 km (259.4 mi) | New | 305 km/h (190 mph) | 2004–2015 | Operational |
| Honam HSR | Osong–Mokpo | 249.2 km (154.8 mi) | New | 305 km/h (190 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Suseo–Pyeongtaek HSR | Suseo–PyeongtaekJije | 61.1 km (38.0 mi) | New | 305 km/h (190 mph) | 2016 | Operational |
| PyeongtaekJije–Osong | 46.4 km (28.8 mi) | 2028 | Under construction | |||
| Jeolla Line | Iksan–Yeosu Expo | 180.4 km (112.1 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Gyeonggang Line | Seowonju–Gangneung | 120.2 km (74.7 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2017 | Operational |
| Yeoju–Seowonju | 22.1 km (13.7 mi) | 2027 | Under construction | |||
| Jungbunaeryuk Line | Bubal–Mungyeong | 92.7 km (57.6 mi) | New | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2021-2024 | Operational |
| Mungyeong–Gimcheon | 69.8 km (43.4 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2031 | Approved | |
| Jungang Line | Cheongnyangni–Moryang | 331.3 km (205.9 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2024 | Operational |
| Seohae Line | Seohwaseong–Hongseong | 90 km (56 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2024 | Under construction |
| Janghang Line | Hongseong–Iksan | 95.5 km (59.3 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2027 | Under upgradation |
| Gyeongjeon Line | Bujeon–Suncheon | 165.8 km (103.0 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2025 | Under upgradation |
| Suncheon–GwangjuSongjeong | 121.5 km (75.5 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030 | Under upgradation | |
| Donghae Line | Taehwagang–Samcheok | 242.3 km (150.6 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2024 | Under upgradation |
| Gangneung–Jejin | 111.7 km (69.4 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2027 | Under construction | |
| Nambunaeryuk Line | Gimcheon–Geoje | 177.9 km (110.5 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030 | Approved |
| Chungbuk Line | Osong–Bongyang | 111.6 km (69.3 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2031 | Approved |
Taiwan
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan HSR | Nangang–Zuoying | 350 km (220 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
Thailand
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok–Nong Khai (Phase 1) | Krung Thep Aphiwat Central–Nakhon Ratchasima | 250.8 km (155.8 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
| Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao | Don Mueang–U Tapao | 220 km (140 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2029 | Approved |
Turkey
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polatlı–Konya | Polatlı–Konya | 212 km (132 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Ankara–Istanbul | Sincan–Köseköy | 313 km (194 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2014 | Operational |
| Ankara–Sivas | Kayaş–Sivas | 394 km (245 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2023 | Operational |
| Istanbul–Kapıkule railway | Halkalı–Kapıkule | 229 km (142 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2025 | Under upgradation |
| Mersin–Adana–Gaziantep railway | Mersin–Gaziantep | 303 km (188 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2025 | Under upgradation |
| Polatlı–İzmir | Polatlı–Alsancak | 588 km (365 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2026 | Under construction |
| Konya–Yenice railway | Konya–Yenice | 344.7 km (214.2 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2027 | Under upgradation |
Uzbekistan
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent–Bukhara | Tashkent–Bukhara | 600 km (370 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Bhukhara–Khiva | Bukhara-Khiva | 465 km (289 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030 | Under Construction |
Africa
Algeria
| Line | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassi Messaoud-Touggourt[52] | 153 km (95 mi) | new | 220 km/h (140 mph) | No data | Under construction |
| Oued Tlélat–Tlemcen | 132 km (82 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | TBD | Under construction |
Egypt
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red line | Mersa Matruh–Ain Sokhna | 660 km (410 mi) | New | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
| Yellow line | 6th Of October City–Abu Simbel | 1,100 km (680 mi) | New | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2027 | Approved |
| Purple line | Safaga–Luxor | 240 km (150 mi) | New | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2027 | Approved |
Morocco
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Boraq | Tanger-Ville–Kenitra | 186 km (116 mi)[53] | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
Europe
Austria
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Railway | Vienna–Salzburg | 312.2 km (194.0 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 1990–2018 | Operational |
| New Lower Inn Valley Railway | Kundl–Baumkirchen | 40.2 km (25.0 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2012 | Operational |
| Koralm Railway | Graz–Klagenfurt | 127 km (79 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2025 | Under construction |
| Semmering Base Tunnel | Gloggnitz–Mürzzuschlag | 27.3 km (17.0 mi) | New | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2030 | Under construction |
| Brenner Base Tunnel | Innsbruck–Italian border | 46 km (29 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2032 | Under construction |
Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania)
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Baltica | Tallinn–Vilnius | 870 km (540 mi) | New | 234 km/h (145 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
Belgium
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSL 1 | LGV Nord–Bruxelles-Sud | 88 km (55 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1997 | Operational |
| HSL 2 | Bruxelles-Nord–Liège-Guillemins | 66 km (41 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2002 | Operational |
| HSL 3 | Liège-Guillemins–Cologne-Aachen | 42 km (26 mi) | New | 260 km/h (160 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| HSL 4 | Antwerpen-Centraal–HSL Zuid | 36 km (22 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
Denmark
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Øresund Line | Copenhagen Central–Swedish border | 10 km (6.2 mi)[av] | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2000 | Operational |
| Copenhagen–Ringsted Line | Copenhagen central–Ringsted | 60 km (37 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2019 | Operational |
| Fehmarn Belt fixed link | Ringsted–Rødby | 8.3 km (5.2 mi)[av] | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
| Vestfyn Line | Odense–Middelfart | 35 km (22 mi)[av] | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
Finland
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerava–Lahti railway | Kerava–Lahti | 75.7 km (47.0 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2006 | Operational |
| Rantaratamn | Helsinki central–Turku Harbour | 195.8 km (121.7 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1995 | Operational |
| Helsinki–Riihimäki Railway | Helsinki central–Riihimäki | 71.4 km (44.4 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1995 | Operational |
| Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg railway | Riihimäki–Russian border | 188 km (117 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2013 | Operational |
France
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGV Sud-Est | Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris–Gare de la Part-Dieu, Lyon | 409 km (254 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1981 | Operational |
| LGV Atlantique | Gare Montparnasse, Paris–Le Mans/Tours | 284 km (176 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1989 | Operational |
| LGV Rhône-Alpes | Lyon-Saint-Exupéry–Valence | 115 km (71 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1992 | Operational |
| LGV Nord | Channel Tunnel–Gare du Nord, Paris | 333 km (207 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1993 | Operational |
| LGV Interconnexion Est | Aéroport Charles de Gaulle, Paris–Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy, Paris | 90 km (56 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1994 | Operational |
| LGV Méditerranée | Avingnon–Marseille-Saint-Charles | 216 km (134 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2001 | Operational |
| LGV Est | Gare de l'Est, Paris–Lorraine, Louvigny | 406 km (252 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
| LGV Rhin-Rhône | Besançon Franche-Comté, Les Auxons–Belfort – Montbéliard, Paris | 140 km (87 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Perpignan–Barcelona HSR | Montpellier Sud–Perthus Tunnel | 17.1 km (10.6 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2013 | Operational |
| LGV Sud Europe Atlantique | Poitiers–Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 340 km (210 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2017 | Operational |
| LGV Bretagne-Pays de la Loire | Sablé-sur-Sarthe–Rennes | 214 km (133 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2017 | Operational |
| Contournement Nîmes – Montpellier | Nîmes-Pont-du-Gard–Montpellier Sud | 80 km (50 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Lyon–Turin HSR | Lyon-Saint-Exupéry–Mont d'Ambin Base Tunnel | 150 km (93 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2032 | Under construction |
Germany
New lines, 300 km/h (186 mph)
New and upgraded lines, 250–280 km/h (155–174 mph)
Upgraded lines, 200–230 km/h (124–143 mph)
Conventional lines (selected), 160 km/h (100 mph)
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin–Hamburg Railway | Berlin–Hamburg | 284.1 km (176.5 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 1931 | Operational |
| Wanne-Eickel–Hamburg railway | Hamburg–Wanne-Eickel | 355 km (221 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1978 | Operational |
| Cologne–Duisburg railway | Cologne–Duisburg | 64 km (40 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1980s | Operational |
| Hamm–Minden railway | Hamm–Minden | 112 km (70 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1980 | Operational |
| Würzburg–Aschaffenburg railway | Würzburg–Aschaffenburg | 89.3 km (55.5 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1982 | Operational |
| Hanover–Minden railway | Hannover–Minden | 64.4 km (40.0 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1984 | Operational |
| Dortmund–Hamm railway | Dortmund–Hamm | 31 km (19 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1986 | Operational |
| Hanover–Hamburg railway | Hannover–Hamburg | 355.3 km (220.8 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1987 | Operational |
| Waghäusel Saalbach–Graben-Neudorf railway | NA (Connecting link) | 7.94 km (4.93 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1988 | Operational |
| Hanover–Würzburg | Hanover–Würzburg | 327 km (203 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph)[aw] | 1991 | Operational |
| Mannheim–Stuttgart | Mannheim–Stuttgart | 99 km (62 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph)[ax] | 1991 | Operational |
| Rhine Railway | Mannheim–Rastatt | 99 km (62 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1991 | Operational |
| Frankfurt–Göttingen railway | Frankfurt–Göttingen | 240 km (150 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1993 | Operational |
| Hanover–Berlin | Hannover–Berlin | 258 km (160 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1998 | Operational |
| Nuremberg–Würzburg railway | Nuremberg–Würzburg | 102.2 km (63.5 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1999 | Operational |
| Mannheim–Frankfurt railway | Mannheim–Frankfurt | 74.8 km (46.5 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1999 | Operational |
| Cologne–Frankfurt | Cologne–Frankfurt | 180 km (110 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2002 | Operational |
| Cologne–Aachen | Cologne–Aachen | 70 km (43 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2002 | Operational |
| Berlin–Halle railway | Berlin–Halle | 161.6 km (100.4 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2006 | Operational |
| Trebnitz–Leipzig railway | Bk–Leipzig | 81.2 km (50.5 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2006 | Operational |
| Nuremberg–Ingolstadt | Nuremberg–Ingolstadt | 77.5 km (48.2 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2006–2013 | Operational |
| Hamm–Warburg railway | Hamm–Warburg | 131 km (81 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
| Munich–Augsburg railway | Munich–Augsburg | 61.9 km (38.5 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Leipzig–Dresden railway | Leipzig–Dresden | 116 km (72 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2014 | Operational |
| Erfurt–Leipzig/Halle | Erfurt–Leipzig/Halle | 123 km (76 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Nuremberg–Erfurt | Nuremberg–Erfurt | 107 km (66 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2017 | Operational |
| Wendlingen–Ulm | Wendlingen–Ulm | 59.5 km (37.0 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2022 | Operational |
| Stuttgart–Wendlingen | Stuttgart–Wendlingen | 25 km (16 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2025 | Under construction |
| Karlsruhe–Basel | Karlsruhe–Basel | 182 km (113 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2031 | Under construction |
Italy
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence–Rome | Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Florence–Roma Termini | 254 km (158 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 1992 | Operational |
| Turin–Milan | Torino Porta Susa, Turin–Milano Centrale | 148.3 km (92.1 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2006 | Operational |
| Milan–Bologna | Milano Centrale–Bologna Centrale | 214.6 km (133.3 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2008 | Operational |
| Naples–Salerno | Napoli Afragola–Salerno | 29 km (18 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2008 | Operational |
| Bologna–Florence | NA (Connecting line) | 79 km (49 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| Rome–Naples | Roma Termini–Napoli Centrale | 204.6 km (127.1 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| Milan–Bologna | Milano Centrale–Bologna Centrale | 219 km (136 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Milan–Verona | Milano Lambrate–Verona Porta Nuova | 165 km (103 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2023 | Partly operational[ay] |
| Tortona–Genoa | Genoa–Tortona | 53 km (33 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2026 | Under construction |
| Naples–Bari[54] | Naples–Bari | 145 km (90 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
| Brenner Base Tunnel | Austrian border–Tunnel's south portal | 18 km (11 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2032 | Under construction |
| Turin–Lyon high-speed railway | Turin–French border | 121 km (75 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2032 | Under construction |
Netherlands
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSL-Zuid | Amsterdam central–Belgian border | 125 km (78 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| Lelystad–Zwolle railway | Lelystad Centrum–Zwolle | 50 km (31 mi) | Upgraded | 160 km/h (99 mph)[az] | 2012 | Operational |
Norway
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardermoen Line | Oslo–Eidsvoll | 64 km (40 mi) | New | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 1998 | Operational |
| Dovre Line | Eidsvoll-Hamar(-Trondheim) | 58 km (36 mi) (of 484 km (301 mi)) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Hamar-Brumunddal-Lillehammer | 55 km (34 mi) | Partially new | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030[ba]-2035[bb] | Under upgradation and construction | |
| Vestfold Line | Drammen–Skien | 138 km (86 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Follo Line | Oslo–Ski | 22 km (14 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2022 | Operational |
Poland
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw–Gdańsk railway | Warszawa Wschodnia–Gdańsk Główny | 323.3 km (200.9 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2014 | Operational |
| Grodzisk Mazowiecki–Zawiercie railway | Grodzisk Mazowiecki–Zawiercie | 224 km (139 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1994 | Operational |
Portugal
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linha do Norte | Santa Apolónia, Lisbon–Campanhã, Porto | 336 km (209 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 1999 | Operational |
| Linha do Sul | Campolide, Lisbon–Tunes, Silves | 273.6 km (170.0 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2004 | Operational |
Russia
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Petersburg–Moscow railway | Moscow Leningradsky–Moskovsky (Saint Petersburg) | 650 km (400 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| Moscow–Saint Petersburg HSR | Moscow–Saint Petersburg | 679 km (422 mi) | New | 360 km/h (220 mph) | 2029 | Under construction |
| Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg railway | Finnish border–St. Petersburg | 197 km (122 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2013 | Service discontinued |
Serbia
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest–Belgrade railway | Hungarian border–Belgrade | 150 km (93 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2022 | Partly operational[bc] |
Spain
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid–Seville | Madrid Atocha–Seville–Santa Justa | 471.8 km (293.2 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1992 | Operational |
| Madrid–Barcelona | Madrid Atocha–Barcelona Sants/Figueres Vilafant | 748.9 km (465.3 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2003–2008 | Operational |
| Madrid–Toledo | Madrid Atocha–Toledo | 74 km (46 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2005 | Operational |
| Madrid–Málaga | Madrid Atocha–Málaga María Zambrano | 512.5 km (318.5 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
| Madrid–Levante | Madrid Atocha–Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla/Alicante | 603 km (375 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2010–2022 | Operational |
| Madrid–Galicia | Madrid Chamartín–Santiago de Compostela | 415.7 km (258.3 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2011–2021 | Operational |
| Perpignan–Barcelona | Perpignan–Barcelona Sants | 175.5 km (109.1 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2013 | Operational |
| Alcázar de San Juan–Cádiz railway | Alcázar de San Juan–Cádiz | 576.9 km (358.5 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Atlantic Axis | A Coruña–Vigo-Urzáiz | 155.6 km (96.7 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Madrid–Asturias | Madrid Chamartín–Lena, Asturias | 342.3 km (212.7 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2015–2023 | Operational |
| Valencia−Sant Vicenç de Calders railway | Estació del Nord, Valencia–Sant Vicenç de Calders, El Vendrell | 299.7 km (186.2 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Antequera–Granada | Antequera-Santa Ana–Granada | 125.7 km (78.1 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2019 | Operational |
| Murcia–Almería | Murcia del Carmen–Almería | 184 km (114 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2026 | Under construction |
| Basque Y | Bilbao–Vitoria-Gasteiz/San Sebastián | 172 km (107 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
Sweden
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Main Line | Malmö–Katrineholm | 483 km (300 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1990 | Operational |
| Western Main Line | Stockholm central–Gothenburg central | 455 km (283 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1995 | Operational |
| West Coast Line | Lund central–Gothenburg central | 283 km (176 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1985–2023 | Operational |
| East Coast Line | Stockholm central–Sundsvall central | 402 km (250 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1996 | Operational |
| Mälaren Line | Stockholm central–Västerås–Örebro | 187 km (116 mi) | Upgraded, partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2005 | Operational |
| Svealand Line | Södertälje South–Arboga | 187 km (116 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1997 | Operational |
| Bothnia Line | Höga Kusten Airport–Umeå | 190 km (120 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph)[bd] | 2010 | Operational |
| Norway/Vänern Line | Gothenburg central–Öxnered | 300 km (190 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2012 | Operational |
| North Bothnia Line | Umeå–Luleå | 270 km (170 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030 | Under construction |
Switzerland
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solothurn–Wanzwil railway | NA (Connecting line) | 12 km (7.5 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2004 | Operational |
| Mattstetten–Rothrist new line | Olten–Bern | 45 km (28 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
| Lötschberg Base Tunnel | NA (Connecting line) | 34 km (21 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph)[be] | 2007 | Operational |
| Gotthard Base Tunnel | NA (Connecting line) | 57 km (35 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph)[bf] | 2016 | Operational |
| Ceneri Base Tunnel | NA (Connecting line) | 15.4 km (9.6 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph)[bg] | 2020 | Operational |
Turkey
- (See: Asia/Turkey section)
United Kingdom
140–186 mph (225–300 km/h)
125 mph (200 km/h)
<110 mph (180 km/h)
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Main Line | London Paddington–Bristol Temple Meads | 190.2 km (118.2 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1970s | Operational |
| South Wales Main Line | London Paddington–Pilning | 116.5 km (72.4 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1976 | Operational |
| East Coast Main Line | London King's Cross–Edinburgh | 632.7 km (393.1 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1978 | Operational |
| Cross Country Route | York–Bristol Temple Meads | 56 km (35 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2000s | Operational |
| West Coast Main Line | Glasgow central–Euston, London | 642 km (399 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2005 | Operational |
| High Speed 1 | St Pancras, London–Channel Tunnel | 109.9 km (68.3 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
| Midland Main Line | London King's Cross–Leicester / Derby / Nottingham / Chesterfield | 500 km (310 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| High Speed 2 | Euston, London–Birmingham Curzon Street | 230 km (140 mi) | New | 360 km/h (220 mph) | 2033 | Under construction |
| High Speed 2 | Crewe-Manchester | 153 km (95 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph)[55] | 2040+ | Suspended, revived as a private initiative |
North America
United States
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Corridor | Boston South Station–Washington Union Station | 80.3 km (49.9 mi)[bh] | Upgraded | 240 km/h (150 mph) | 2000 | Operational |
| Brightline | Orlando IAIT-Cocoa | 56.3 km (35.0 mi)[bi] | New[bj] | 201 km/h (125 mph)[bk] | 2023 | Operational |
| California HSR | San Francisco–Los Angeles | 1,249 km (776 mi)[bl] | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2030–2033 | Under construction |
| Brightline West | Las Vegas-Los Angeles[bm] | 351 km (218 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2027–2028 | Under construction |
See also
Notes
- ^ a b c Population data is based on worldometers.info, as of July 2024
- ^ Between 2011 and 2017 the top speed has been decreased from 350 to 310 km/h (220 to 190 mph) on all tracks and lines.[9][10]
- ^ Tōhoku Shinkansen to be increased to 360 km/h in around 2027; unconventional lines under construction are expected to be faster.
- ^ 1435+1067 dual gauge in the Seikan tunnel
- ^ Eurostar (international) trains only. 330 km/h after completion of (HS2). The East Coast Main Line will be increased from 200 to 225 km/h after re-signaling.
- ^ 750V DC Third-Rail at junctions only.
- ^ Rolling stock is ready to be used on 1520 mm network abroad.
- ^ Sincan–Köseköy (390km) + Polatlı–Konya (212) + Kayaş–Sivas (383km) + Konya-Karaman (102km)
- ^ Under construction lines in Turkey.
- ^ Under construction lines
- ^ 250 km/h ready (ERTMS re-signaling needed). 205 km/h is permitted when 200 km/h trains are delayed.
- ^ P.A.Th.E./P. sections supporting at least 200km/h are summed here.
- ^ Linha do Norte (336 km) + Linha do Sul (274 km)
- ^ Additionally, the 10km extension from Elvas to the border.[25]
- ^ Tashkent–Bukhara high-speed rail line
- ^ High-speed rail in Poland
- ^ High-speed rail in Belgium
- ^ Diabolo project
- ^ Western and New Lower Valley Inn Railway lines.
- ^ Gardermoen Line (64 km) + Vestfold Line (137.79 km) + Follo (22 km)
- ^ Hamar-Lillehammer
- ^ HSL Zuid (125 km) + Hanzelijn (50 km)
- ^ Eurostar (international) trains only, local high-speed trains (V250) failed to launch (250 km/h). 200 km/h trains started operation April 2023 (ICNG trains).
- ^ High-speed rail in Switzerland
- ^ 12.5 kV 60 Hz AC (New Haven–New York),
12 kV 25 Hz AC (New York–Washington),
25 kV 60 Hz AC (Boston–New Haven) - ^ Exception: 1530 in Uzbekistan.
- ^ Excluding Turkey which is counted in Asian section.
- ^ a b 25 kV 50 Hz AC (most common),
15 kV 16.7 Hz AC (second most common),
3 kV DC,
1.5 kV DC - ^ Exception: 1520 in Russia; 1524 in Finland; 1668 in Spain and Portugal
- ^ Exception: 1668 in Spain and Portugal
- ^ 12.5 kV 60 Hz AC (New Haven–New York),
12 kV 25 Hz AC (New York–Washington),
25 kV 60 Hz AC (Boston–New Haven) - ^ a b Part of the greater Beijing-Hong Kong, Macau corridor.
- ^ a b Part of the coastal corridor; consists of the Hangzhou-Fuzhou section which is already operational and is listed separately above
- ^ Tianjin-Yantai and Nantong-Suzhou sections under construction
- ^ Guangzhou-Hepu section is under construction
- ^ 812 km under construction
- ^ Including Yinchuan-Xi'an line and Hainan Eastern and Western ring railway lines.
- ^ 1,422 km is under construction; ~950 km is planned
- ^ 646 km is under construction
- ^ Porposed branch to Taipei crossing Taiwan Starit.
- ^ 690 km under planning; 409 km under construction
- ^ 2,965 km under construction
- ^ Including a branch line to Chongqinq.
- ^ Xiong'an-Xinzhou (340 km) and Chongqing-Kunming (698.98 km), totalling 1038.96 km is under construction
- ^ ~1,000 km under planning.
- ^ Max speed attained on record: 603 km/h
- ^ Demonstration since 2020.
- ^ a b c Danish side
- ^ 280 km/h if delayed.
- ^ 280 km/h if delayed.
- ^ 67 km of the section is operational while the rest of it is under construction.
- ^ Line is 200 km/h ready but as of 2024, there are no trainsets operating beyond 140-160 km/h on this route.
- ^ Hamar-Brumunddal
- ^ Brumunddal-Lillehammer
- ^ The 70km section of the line between Belgrade and Novi Sad is operational, with the rest of the section leading to Hungarian border under upgradation.
- ^ (No trains operate above 200 km/h)
- ^ For tilting trains; rest of the passenger trains operate at 200 km/h
- ^ 230 km/h in case of delay; 250 km/h designed speed
- ^ 230 km/h in case of delay; 250 km/h designed speed
- ^ While the Northeast Corridor spans 735 kms, only 80.3 km of its section support 240 km/h speeds. Several stretches of track on the Northeast Corridor can support up to 201 km/h speeds, but those speeds are the international standard definition of high-speed rail for upgraded tracks, and also are considered higher-speed rail by FRA standards.
- ^ While Brightline spans 273.5 km between Orlando and Miami, only a newly built section of 56.3 km between Orlando and Cocoa support speeds of up to 200 km/h, with rest of the section supporting 180 km/h.[56]
- ^ The 56.3 km stretch between Orlando and Cocoa which supports 200 km/h is newly built.
- ^ Though speeds up to 201 km/h are the international standard definition of high-speed rail on upgraded tracks, Brightline is more considered higher-speed rail by FRA standards.
- ^ The IOS (Initial Operating Segment) will be 171 miles, while the completed Phase 1 route will be 494 miles lomg. Currently, the completed system, which includes Phase 2 (includes Sacramento and San Diego), will be 776 miles long. Phase 2 has yet to begin construction.
- ^ The Brightline West will run to the Rancho Cucamonga station in Greater Los Angeles in Southern California, where riders can use the Metrolink San Bernardino Line to connect to Union Station.
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