Japan’s bullet train operators are launching high-speed cargo services in a sign of how labour shortages and dwindling passenger numbers are reshaping the economy. JR East, which runs three high-speed ...

Rail travel has come a long way from the slow chugging of steam engines. Today, the race for the fastest train has become a ...

Japan's iconic bullet trains are now carrying cargo at speeds up to 275 kmph, marking a world first for dedicated freight ...

After decades of watching European and Asian travelers zip along at lightning speeds while American trains crawled behind freight traffic, rail enthusiasts finally have something to celebrate. Amtrak ...

Like any form of transport, trains come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. For public transportation purposes, more riders mean more fares and more income, and so it's a matter of accommodating as ...