Behind more than 70 million high-speed rail services a year lies a web of safety systems. At nearly 200 mph, even a single failure can have dramatic consequences.

A high-speed train in the Netherlands smashed into a lorry after it reversed over a level crossing, leaving its five occupants injured. Footage shared by train operator ProRail on Friday (31 October) ...

At least 37 people have been injured, five seriously, in a second crash, after Sunday's two-train collision in Andalusia.

The Avelia Horizon, high-speed train is expected to be introduced on the French national network in 2026. The Avelia Horizon very high-speed train can be configured in multiple units. Credit: ©Alstom ...