In the quest for speed and efficiency, both bullet trains and planes offer compelling advantages for travelers. While planes have long been the symbol of swift transport over long distances, bullet ...

A quarter century after the Acela began whisking passengers between Washington, D.C.; New York; and Boston, the Acela’s slightly faster replacement finally began service at the end of August. But the ...

Amtrak President Roger Harris says new infrastructure is the key to improving service and meeting customer demand. Harris says the railroad wants to roll out new higher-speed trains, but bridges and ...