China Has More High-Speed Rail Than the Rest of the World Combined - Voronoi
Oct 7, 2025
China Has More High-Speed Rail Than the Rest of the World Combined
Key takeaways
China has over 25,000 miles of high-speed rail lines in operation today, more than the rest of the world combined
Countries with the most planned capacity include China (6,983 miles), India (4,647 miles), and the U.S. (3,145 miles)
High-speed rail projects in the U.S. include California’s SF–LA line, Brightline West to Las Vegas, Amtrak’s new Acela, and a Texas Shinkansen-style project.
