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.