high-speed train

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The high-speed train zipping from Shanghai to Beijing puts to shame the Amtrak Acela running half as fast between New York and Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Spain begins three days of national mourning on Tuesday for the 40 people killed in a high-speed train crash that the prime minister has vowed to investigate.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Iryo, a high-speed train company that operated the Madrid-bound train, said about 300 people were on board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

The accident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba, when a high-speed train travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and crashed onto a neighbouring track, rail network operator Adif said.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

In the preceding weeks, Brooklyn had traveled by transatlantic jet, high-speed train, and unmarked spy plane.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti