Countries with the Longest High-Speed Rail Networks

China leads the ranking with an operational high-speed rail network spanning 25,000 miles, with additional lines under construction and planned for a total of 40,000 miles. Spain follows in second place with 2.3 thousand miles of operational tracks, while Japan, France, and Germany trail behind. India is set to secure the second spot when including ongoing and proposed projects, with the U.S. ranking third.

Countries with the Longest High-Speed Rail Networks

In contrast, the U.S. ranks 20th globally, with 671 miles of high-speed rail networks under construction and in the planning stages, without any completed tracks as of now.