This article provides a list of operational and under construction high-speed rail networks, listed by country or region. While the International Union of Railways defines high-speed rail as public transport by rail at speeds of at least 200 km/h (124 mph) for upgraded tracks and 250 km/h (155 mph) or faster for new tracks, this article lists all the systems and lines that support speeds over 200 km/h (120 mph) regardless of their statuses of upgraded or newly built.
Overview
Operational networks
The following table is an overview of high-speed rail in service and under construction by country. It shows all the high speed lines (speed of 200 km/h (125 mph) or over) in service. The list is based on UIC figures (International Union of Railways), updated with other sources.
Operational length in km:
- China: 48,000 (64.6%)
- Spain: 3,973 (5.34%)
- France: 3,516 (4.73%)
- Germany: 3,348 (4.50%)
- Japan: 3,066 (4.12%)
- Sweden: 1,711 (2.30%)
- South Korea: 1,548 (2.08%)
- United Kingdom: 1,485 (2.00%)
- Italy: 1,312 (1.77%)
- Others: 6,375 (8.58%)
| Country or region | Continent | Operational length (km) | Under construction (km) | Total length (km) | Density (m/km2) | Length (km) per 100,000 people | Top speed (km/h) | Electrification | Track gauge (mm) | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Europe | 283.2 | 357.3 | 640.5 | 3.38 | 3.16 | 230 | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC | 1435 | 1990 |
| Belgium | Europe | 260.8 | 60.9 | 321.7 | 6.6 | 2.23 | 300 | 3 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 1997 |
| China | Asia | 48,000 | 22,000 | 70,000 | 5.01 | 3.41 | 350 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2008 |
| Denmark | Europe | 60 | 139.7 | 199.7 | 0.68 | 0.98 | 200 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2019 |
| Finland | Europe | 987.1 | 0 | 987.1 | 2.92 | 17.8 | 220 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1524 | 2006 |
| France | Europe | 3,516.346 | 372 | 3,888.346 | 5.77 | 5.73 | 320 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 1981 |
| Germany | Europe | 3,348.24 | 957.7 | 4,305.94 | 9.38 | 4.02 | 300 | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC | 1435 | 1991 |
| Greece | Europe | 160 | 230 | 390 | 1.21 | 1.55 | 200 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2022 |
| Hong Kong | Asia | 26 | 0 | 26 | 23.51 | 0.35 | 200 | 1.5 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2018 |
| Indonesia | Asia | 143 | 0 | 143 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 350 | 27.5 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2023 |
| Italy | Europe | 1,312.464 | 1,181.068 | 2,493.532 | 4.36 | 2.23 | 300 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC, 3 kV DC | 1435 | 1977 |
| Japan | Asia | 3,067 | 497.6 | 3,564.6 | 9.07 | 2.5 | 320 | 25 kV 50/60 Hz AC | 1435 | 1964 |
| Morocco | Africa | 186 | 747 | 933 | 0.26 | 0.49 | 320 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2018 |
| Netherlands | Europe | 175 | 0 | 175 | 4.18 | 1.95 | 300 | 1.5 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2009 |
| Norway | Europe | 173 | 208.6 | 381.6 | 0.54 | 3.16 | 210 | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC | 1435 | 1998 |
| Poland | Europe | 285.047 | 224 | 509.047 | 0.91 | 0.75 | 200 | 3 kV DC | 1435 | 2014 |
| Portugal | Europe | 224 | 90 | 314 | 2.67 | 2.19 | 220 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1668 | 1999 |
| Russia | Europe | 650 | 680 | 1,330 | 0.04 | 0.42 | 250 | 3 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1520 | 1984 |
| Saudi Arabia | Asia | 450 | 950 | 1,400 | 0.21 | 1.22 | 300 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2018 |
| Serbia | Europe | 185 | 193 | 378 | 0.79 | 0.98 | 200 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2022 |
| South Korea | Asia | 1,548.7 | 1,122.1 | 2,670.8 | 15.43 | 2.99 | 305 | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 1435 | 2004 |
| Spain | Europe | 3,973 | 1,034 | 5,000 | 7.84 | 8.42 | 300 | 3 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435; 1668 | 1992 |
| Sweden | Europe | 1,711 | 640 | 2,351 | 3.8 | 16.12 | 200 | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC | 1435 | 1990 |
| Switzerland | Europe | 164 | 232.5 | 396.5 | 3.97 | 1.86 | 230 | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC | 1435 | 2005 |
| Taiwan | Asia | 351 | 56.4 | 407.4 | 9.7 | 1.47 | 300 | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 1435 | 2007 |
| Turkey | Europe/Asia | 1,021 | 1,910 | 2,931 | 1.3 | 1.27 | 300 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2009 |
| United Kingdom | Europe | 1,485.3 | 230 | 1,715.3 | 6.11 | 2.19 | 300 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 1976 |
| United States | North America | 136.6 | 656.198 | 792.798 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 240 | Multiple | 1435 | 2000 |
| Uzbekistan | Asia | 600 | 465 | 1,065 | 1.34 | 1.71 | 250 | 20 kV 50 Hz AC | 1520 | 2011 |
By region
Operational length in km:
- Asia: 55,206 (74.5%)
- Europe: 18,547 (25.0%)
- Africa: 186 (0.25%)
- North America: 136 (0.18%)
| Region | Continent | Operational length (km) | Under construction (km) | Total length (km) | Density (m/km2) | Length per 100,000 people (km) | Top speed (km/h) | Electrification | Common track gauge (mm) | Year opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 186 | 1,262 | 1,448 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 320 | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2018 | |
| Asia | 55,206.7 | 28,563.91 | 83,770.61 | 1.17 | 1.11 | 350 | 25 kV 50 or 60 Hz AC | 1435 | 1964 | |
| Europe | 18,547.9 | 7,642.5 | 26,190.4 | 1.76 | 2.49 | 320 | Various | 1435 | 1976 | |
| European Union | Europe | 16,210.86 | 5,864.7 | 22,075.56 | 3.83 | 3.61 | 320 | Various | 1435 | 1977 |
| North America | 136.6 | 656.198 | 792.798 | 0.055 | 0.02 | 240 | Multiple | 1435 | 2000 | |
| World | 71,067.26 | 41,096.65 | 112,163.91 | 0.477 | 0.87 | 350 | Various | 1435 | 1964 | |
Freight services
| Country | Continent | Service | Type | Top speed (km/h) | Introduced | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Asia | JR freight service | Light freight | 320 | 2019 | Operational |
| Germany | Europe | IC:Kurier | Courrier | 300 | 2020 | Operational |
| China | Asia | Freight Express | Dedicated freight train | 350 | 2020 | Operational on busy routes |
| France | Europe | SNCF TGV La Poste | Dedicated freight train | 270 | 1984 | Defunct in 2015 |
| Italy | Europe | Mercitalia Fast | Dedicated freight train | 300 | 2018 | Defunct in 2022 |
Networks under construction
| Country/Region | Continent | Length (km) | Length approved (km) | Total (km) | Density (m/km2) | Length per 100,000 people (km) | Top speed (km/h) | Electrification | Track gauge (mm) | Work began | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia Latvia Lithuania (Rail Baltica) | Europe | 870 | 0 | 870 | 4.97 | 14.82 | 234 | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2017 | 2028 |
| Thailand | Asia | 826.01 | 1,828 | 2,654.01 | 1.61 | 1.15 | 250 | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2017 | 2027 |
| India | Asia | 508.18 | 1,121.15 | 1,629.33 | 0.24 | 0.05 | 320 | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2021 | 2028 |
| Algeria | Africa | 285 | 0 | 285 | 0.12 | 0.62 | 220 | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2012 | TBD |
| Egypt | Africa | 230 | 1,770 | 2,000 | 0.23 | 0.2 | 250 | 25 kV 50 Hz | 1435 | 2021 | 2027 |
| United Arab Emirates Oman (Etihad Rail) | Asia | 150 | 153 | 303 | 0.38 | 0.89 | 350 | None | 1435 | 2025 | 2028 |
| Czech Republic | Europe | 139.9 | 667.49 | 807.39 | 1.78 | 1.29 | 200 | 3 kV DC; 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 1435 | 2017 | 2027 |
Africa
Algeria
| Line | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassi Messaoud-Touggourt | 153 km (95 mi) | new | 220 km/h (140 mph) | No data | Under construction |
| Oued Tlélat–Tlemcen | 132 km (82 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | TBD | Under construction |
Egypt
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red line | Mersa Matruh–Ain Sokhna | 660 km (410 mi) | New | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
Morocco
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Boraq | Tanger-Ville–Kenitra | 186 km (116 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Tanger-Ville–Casablanca | 137 km (85 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | TBD | Undergoing upgrade | |
| Kenitra–Rabat | 55 km (34 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2027 | Under construction | |
| Kenitra-Marrakech | 375 km (233 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | TBD | Under construction | |
| Fez-Rabat | 180 km (110 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2030 | Under construction |
Asia
China
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai maglev train | Longyang Road–Pudong International | 30.5 km (19.0 mi) | New (Maglev) | 431 km/h (268 mph) | 2004 | Operational |
| Beijing–Shanghai | Beijing south–Tianjin West / Shanghai Hongqiao | 1,318 km (819 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Beijing–Guangzhou[bc] | Beijing west–Guangzhou | 2,230 km (1,390 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2012 | Operational |
| Hangzhou–Fuzhou–Shenzhen | Hangzhou east–Shenzhen north | 1,495 km (929 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2013 | Operational |
| Huhanrong PDL | Shanghai Hongqiao–Chengdu | 2,078 km (1,291 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2014 | Operational |
| Shanghai–Kunming | Shanghai Hongqiao–Kunming south | 2,066 km (1,284 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2016 | Operational |
| Guangzhou–Kunming | Guangzhou south–Kunming south | 1,285 km (798 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2016 | Operational |
| Suifenhe–Manzhouli | Suifenhe–Manzhouli | 714 km (444 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Qingdao–Yinchuan | Qingdao north–Yinchuan | 1,762 km (1,095 mi) | Upgraded | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Beijing–Lanzhou | Beijing–Lanzhou | 1,526 km (948 mi) | Upgraded | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2019 | Operational |
| Beijing–Harbin[bc] | Beijing Chaoyang–Harbin / Dalian | 1,700 km (1,100 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2021 | Operational |
| Eurasia Continental Bridge | Lianyungang–Ürümqi | 3,422 km (2,126 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2021 | Operational |
| Coastal corridor (north extension) | Dandong–Ningbo | 2,659 km (1,652 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2027 | Mostly operational |
| Coastal corridor (south extension) | Huizhou south–Dongxing | 954 km (593 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2028 | Mostly operational |
| Hohhot–Nanning | Hohhot–Nanning | 2,779.7 km (1,727.2 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2028 | Mostly operational |
| Baotou (Yinchuan)–Hainan | Baotou–Sanya / Xi'an north | 4,664 km (2,898 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2028 | Mostly operational |
| Lanzhou (Xining)–Guangzhou | Lanzhou west–Guangzhou | 2,282 km (1,418 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2028 | Mostly operational |
| Beijing–Hong Kong (Taipei) | Beijing Fengtai–Hong Kong West Kawloon / Taipei | 4,392 km (2,729 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2029 | Mostly operational |
| Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu | Shanghai Baoshan–Chengdu | 5,130 km (3,190 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2029 | Partly operational |
| Beijing–Kunming | Beijing–Kunming / Chongqing | 3,795.7 km (2,358.5 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2030 | Mostly operational |
| Xiamen–Chongqing | Xiamen–Chongqing | 937 km (582 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | TBD | Partly operational |
| Regional railways | Multiple lines | 1,611 km (1,001 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2008–2020 | Operational |
| Intercity railways | Multiple lines | 7,210 km (4,480 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2008–2020 | Operational |
| Class I railways | Multiple lines | 5,056.9 km (3,142.2 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2012–2019 | Operational |
India
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai–Ahmedabad | Mumbai BKC–Sabarmati | 508.18 km (315.77 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2027–2028 | Under construction |
Indonesia
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whoosh high-speed railway | Halim (Jakarta)–Tegalluar (Bandung) | 142.8 km (88.7 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2023 | Operational |
Japan
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokaido Shinkansen | Tokyo–Shin-Osaka | 515.4 km (320.3 mi) | New | 285 km/h (177 mph) | 1964 | Operational |
| San'yō Shinkansen | Shin-Osaka–Hakata | 553.7 km (344.1 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1972–1975 | Operational |
| Tōhoku Shinkansen | Tokyo–Shin-Aomori | 674.9 km (419.4 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 1982–2010 | Operational |
| Jōetsu Shinkansen | Tokyo–Niigata | 269.5 km (167.5 mi) | New | 275 km/h (171 mph) | 1982 | Operational |
| Hokuriku Shinkansen | Takasaki–Tsuruga | 470.6 km (292.4 mi) | New | 260 km/h (160 mph) | 1997–2024 | Operational |
| Kyushu Shinkansen | Hakata–Kagoshima-Chūō | 256.8 km (159.6 mi) | New | 260 km/h (160 mph) | 2004–2011 | Operational |
| Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen | Takeo-Onsen–Nagasaki | 66 km (41 mi) | New | 260 km/h (160 mph) | 2022 | Operational |
| Hokkaido Shinkansen | Shin-Aomori–Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto | 148.8 km (92.5 mi) | New | 260 km/h (160 mph) | 2016 | Operational |
| Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto-Sapporo | 212 km (132 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2031+ | Under Construction | |
| Chūō Shinkansen | Shinagawa (Tokyo)–Nagoya | 285.6 km (177.5 mi) | New (Maglev) | 505 km/h (314 mph) | 2035+ | Under construction |
Saudi Arabia
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haramain HSR | Mecca–Medina | 453 km (281 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Saudi Landbridge Project | Jeddah–Riyadh | 950 km (590 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030 | Under construction |
South Korea
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongbu HSR | Seoul–Busan | 417.4 km (259.4 mi) | New | 305 km/h (190 mph) | 2004–2015 | Operational |
| Jeolla Line | Iksan–Yeosu Expo | 180.4 km (112.1 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Honam HSR | Osong–Mokpo | 249.2 km (154.8 mi) | New | 305 km/h (190 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Suseo–Pyeongtaek HSR | Suseo–PyeongtaekJije | 61.1 km (38.0 mi) | New | 305 km/h (190 mph) | 2016 | Operational |
| PyeongtaekJije–Osong | 46.4 km (28.8 mi) | 2028 | Under construction | |||
| Gyeonggang Line | Seowonju–Gangneung | 120.2 km (74.7 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2017 | Operational |
| Yeoju–Seowonju | 22.1 km (13.7 mi) | 2027 | Under construction | |||
| Jungbunaeryuk Line | Bubal–Mungyeong | 92.7 km (57.6 mi) | New | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2021-2024 | Operational |
| Mungyeong–Gimcheon | 70.1 km (43.6 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2032 | Approved | |
| Jungang Line | Cheongnyangni–Moryang | 185.4 km (115.2 mi) | Partly new | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2021–2024 | Operational |
| Donghae Line | Taehwagang–Samcheok | 242.3 km (150.6 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2025 | Operational |
| Gangneung–Jejin | 111.7 km (69.4 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2027 | Under construction | |
| Seohae Line | Seohwaseong–Hongseong | 90 km (56 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2026 | Under construction |
| Janghang Line | Hongseong–Iksan | 95.5 km (59.3 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2027 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Gyeongjeon Line | Bujeon–Suncheon | 165.8 km (103.0 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2025 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Imseong-ri–Boseong | 82.5 km (51.3 mi) | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2025 | Undergoing upgrade | ||
| Suncheon–GwangjuSongjeong | 121.5 km (75.5 mi) | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030 | Undergoing upgrade | ||
| Chuncheon-Sokcho Line | Chuncheon–Sokcho | 93.7 km (58.2 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
| Nambunaeryuk Line | Gimcheon–Geoje | 177.9 km (110.5 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030 | Under construction |
| Chungbuk Line | Osong–Bongyang | 115 km (71 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2031 | Undergoing upgrade |
Taiwan
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan HSR | Nangang–Zuoying | 351 km (218 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2007-2016 | Operational |
| Taipei–Yilan | 56.4 km (35.0 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2030 | Under construction |
Thailand
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern HSR | Krung Thep Aphiwat Central–Nakhon Ratchasima–Nong Khai | 606.01 km (376.56 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
| Eastern HSR | Don Mueang–U-Tapao | 220 km (140 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2029 | Under construction |
Turkey
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polatlı–Konya | Polatlı–Konya | 212 km (132 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Ankara–Istanbul | Sincan–Köseköy | 313 km (194 mi) | Partly new | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2014 | Operational |
| Other sections | 20 km (12 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction | |
| Konya–Yenice railway | Konya–Karaman | 102 km (63 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2021 | Operational |
| Karaman–Ulukışla | 135 km (84 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2026 | Undergoing upgrade | |
| Ankara–Sivas | Kayaş–Sivas | 394 km (245 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2023 | Operational |
| Bandırma–Bursa–Osmaneli line (in Turkish) | Bandırma–Bursa–Osmaneli | 201 km (125 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2025–2028 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Istanbul–Kapıkule railway | Halkalı–Kapıkule | 229 km (142 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2025–2028 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Mersin–Adana–Gaziantep railway | Mersin–Gaziantep | 311 km (193 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2027 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Polatlı–İzmir | Polatlı–Alsancak | 505 km (314 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
| Yerköy–Kayseri railway (in Turkish) | Yerköy–Kayseri | 142 km (88 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
| Kırıkkale–Çorum–Samsun | Kırıkkale Delice–Samsun | 293 km (182 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
| Sivas-Zara line (in Turkish) | Sivas-Zara | 74 km (46 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
Uzbekistan
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent–Bukhara | Tashkent–Bukhara | 600 km (370 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Bhukhara–Khiva | Bukhara-Khiva | 465 km (289 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030 | Under Construction |
Vietman
- North–South express railway
Europe
Austria
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Railway | Vienna–Salzburg | 243 km (151 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 1990–2018 | Operational |
| New Lower Inn Valley Railway | Kundl–Baumkirchen | 40.2 km (25.0 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2012 | Operational |
| Brannenburg-Kundl | 25 km (16 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | TBD | Under construction | |
| Koralm Railway | Graz–Klagenfurt | 127 km (79 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2025 | Under construction |
| Marchegger Eastern railway (in German) | Vienna Stadlau - Slovakian border | 38 km (24 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2026 | Undergoing upgrade |
| de:Pottendorfer Linie (in German) | Vienna Inzersdorf Ort - Wr. Neustadt | 47 km (29 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2029 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Semmering Base Tunnel | Gloggnitz–Mürzzuschlag | 27.3 km (17.0 mi) | New | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2030 | Under construction |
| North railway line | Gänserndorf–Břeclav | 47 km (29 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2030 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Brenner Base Tunnel | Innsbruck–Italian border | 46 km (29 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2032 | Under construction |
Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania)
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Baltica | Tallinn–Vilnius | 870 km (540 mi) | New | 234 km/h (145 mph) | 2028–2030–2032 | Under construction |
Belgium
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSL 1 | LGV Nord–Bruxelles-Sud | 88 km (55 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1997 | Operational |
| HSL 2+line 36N | Leuven–Liège-Guillemins | 66 km (41 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2002 | Operational |
| Leuven–Bruxelles-Nord | 28.8 km (17.9 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2003–2006 | Operational | |
| HSL 3 | Liège-Guillemins–Cologne-Aachen | 42 km (26 mi) | New | 260 km/h (160 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| HSL 4 | Antwerpen-Centraal–HSL Zuid | 36 km (22 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| Belgian railway line 50A | Brussels–Denderleeuw; Gent–Brugge | 57.9 km (36.0 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | TBD | Undergoing upgrade |
| Diabolo project | N/A (connecting line) | 3 km (1.9 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | TBD | Undergoing upgrade |
Czech Republic
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 001 | Prague-Poříčany | 30 km (19 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | TBD | Undergoing upgrade |
| Přerov – Ostrava | 25.594 km (15.903 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | TBD | Undergoing upgrade | |
| Line 002 | Brno-Vranovice | 83.796 km (52.068 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | TBD | Undergoing upgrade |
Denmark
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Øresund Line | Copenhagen Central–Swedish border | 10 km (6.2 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2000 | Operational |
| Copenhagen–Ringsted Line | Copenhagen central–Ringsted | 60 km (37 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2019 | Operational |
| Copenhagen–Fredericia/Taulov Line | Ringsted–Odense | 96.4 km (59.9 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2029 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Fehmarn Belt fixed link | Ringsted–Rødby | 8.3 km (5.2 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
| Vestfyn Line | Odense–Middelfart | 35 km (22 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
Finland
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerava–Lahti railway | Kerava–Lahti | 75.7 km (47.0 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2006 | Operational |
| Rantarata | Helsinki central–Turku Harbour | 63 km (39 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1995 | Operational |
| Helsinki–Riihimäki Railway | Helsinki central–Riihimäki | 71.4 km (44.4 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1995 | Operational |
| Riihimäki–Tampere railway | Riihimäki–Tampere | 116 km (72 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1995 | Operational |
| Tampere–Seinäjoki railway | Lielax–Seinäjoki | 156 km (97 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2008 | Operational |
| Oulu Main Line | Seinäjoki–Lapua | 23 km (14 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2017 | Operational |
| Lapua–Kokkola | 110 km (68 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2011 | Operational | |
| Kokkola–Ylivieska | 79 km (49 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2018 | Operational | |
| Ylivieska–Liminka | 123 km (76 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2015 | Operational | |
| Savonia railway | Kinni-Otava | 45 km (28 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2006 | Operational |
| Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg railway | Riihimäki–Russian border | 120 km (75 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2010-2013 | Operational |
| Helsinki–Turku high-speed railway | ? | ? | New? | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2031 | Approved |
France
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orléans–Montauban railway | Orléans–Vierzon | 70.399 km (43.744 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1967 | Operational |
| Paris–Bordeaux railway | Paris-Austerlitz–Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 331.08 km (205.72 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 1973 | Operational |
| LGV Sud-Est | Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris–Gare de la Part-Dieu, Lyon | 409 km (254 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1981-1983 | Operational |
| LGV Atlantique | Gare Montparnasse, Paris–Le Mans/Tours | 284 km (176 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1989 | Operational |
| Mantes-la-Jolie–Cherbourg railway | Mantes–Cherbourg | 85.267 km (52.982 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1989 | Operational |
| Paris–Brest railway | Paris-Montparnasse–Brest | 47.8 km (29.7 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 1989 | Operational |
| Strasbourg–Basel railway | Strasbourg–Basel | 141.3 km (87.8 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 1990 | Operational |
| Le Mans–Angers railway | Le Mans–Angers-Saint-Laud | 73.8 km (45.9 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | Unknown | Operational |
| Tours–Saint-Nazaire railway | Tours–Nantes | 80.6 km (50.1 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | Unknown | Operational |
| Savenay–Landerneau railway | Savenay–Quimper | 42 km (26 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | Unknown | Operational |
| LGV Rhône-Alpes | Lyon-Saint-Exupéry–Valence | 115 km (71 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1992 | Operational |
| LGV Nord | Channel Tunnel–Gare du Nord, Paris | 333 km (207 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1993 | Operational |
| LGV Interconnexion Est | Aéroport Charles de Gaulle, Paris–Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy, Paris | 90 km (56 mi) | New | 270 km/h (170 mph) | 1994 | Operational |
| LGV Méditerranée | Avingnon–Marseille-Saint-Charles | 216 km (134 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2001 | Operational |
| LGV Est | Gare de l'Est, Paris–Lorraine, Louvigny | 406 km (252 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2007-2016 | Operational |
| LGV Rhin-Rhône | Besançon Franche-Comté, Les Auxons–Belfort – Montbéliard, Paris | 140 km (87 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Perpignan–Barcelona HSR | Montpellier Sud–Perthus Tunnel | 17.1 km (10.6 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2013 | Operational |
| LGV Sud Europe Atlantique | Poitiers–Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 340 km (210 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2017 | Operational |
| LGV Bretagne-Pays de la Loire | Sablé-sur-Sarthe–Rennes | 214 km (133 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2017 | Operational |
| Contournement Nîmes – Montpellier | Nîmes-Pont-du-Gard–Montpellier Sud | 80 km (50 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Lyon–Turin HSR | Lyon-Saint-Exupéry–Mont d'Ambin Base Tunnel | 150 km (93 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2032 | Under construction |
| LGV Bordeaux–Toulouse | Bordeaux-Saint-Jean–Toulouse | 222 km (138 mi) | New | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 2032 | Under construction |
Germany
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin–Hamburg Railway | Berlin–Hamburg | 284.1 km (176.5 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 1931 | Operational |
| Wanne-Eickel–Hamburg railway | Hamburg–Wanne-Eickel | 355 km (221 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1978 | Operational |
| Augsburg–Nördlingen railway | Augsburg-Donauwörth | 36.5 km (22.7 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1978-1981 | Operational |
| Cologne–Duisburg railway | Cologne–Duisburg | 64 km (40 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1980s | Operational |
| Hamm–Minden railway | Hamm–Minden | 112 km (70 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1980 | Operational |
| Würzburg–Aschaffenburg railway | Würzburg–Aschaffenburg | 89.3 km (55.5 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1982 | Operational |
| Hanover–Minden railway | Hannover–Minden | 64.4 km (40.0 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1984 | Operational |
| Dortmund–Hamm railway | Dortmund–Hamm | 31 km (19 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1986 | Operational |
| Hanover–Hamburg railway | Hannover–Hamburg | 355.3 km (220.8 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1987 | Operational |
| Waghäusel Saalbach–Graben-Neudorf railway | NA (Connecting link) | 7.94 km (4.93 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1988 | Operational |
| Hanover–Würzburg | Hanover–Würzburg | 327 km (203 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 1991 | Operational |
| Mannheim–Stuttgart | Mannheim–Stuttgart | 99 km (62 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 1991 | Operational |
| Rhine Railway | Mannheim–Rastatt | 99 km (62 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1991 | Operational |
| Ulm–Augsburg railway (old line) | Augsburg-Oberhausen–Dinkelscherben | 25.8 km (16.0 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1992 | Operational |
| Frankfurt–Göttingen railway | Hanau–Hailer-Meerholz | 19 km (12 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1993 | Operational |
| Hanover–Berlin | Hannover–Berlin | 258 km (160 mi) | New | 280 km/h (170 mph) | 1998 | Operational |
| Nuremberg–Würzburg railway | Nuremberg–Würzburg | 102.2 km (63.5 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1999 | Operational |
| Mannheim–Frankfurt railway | Mannheim–Frankfurt | 74.8 km (46.5 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1999 | Operational |
| Cologne–Frankfurt | Cologne–Frankfurt | 180 km (110 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2002 | Operational |
| Cologne–Aachen | Cologne–Düren | 39.2 km (24.4 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2002 | Operational |
| Düren-Eschweiler Hbf | 17.7 km (11.0 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2030 | Undergoing upgrade | |
| Berlin–Halle railway | Berlin–Halle | 161.6 km (100.4 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2006 | Operational |
| Trebnitz–Leipzig railway | Bk–Leipzig | 81.2 km (50.5 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2006 | Operational |
| Nuremberg–Ingolstadt | Nuremberg–Ingolstadt | 77.5 km (48.2 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2006–2013 | Operational |
| Hamm–Warburg railway | Hamm–Warburg | 131 km (81 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
| Munich–Augsburg railway | Munich–Augsburg | 61.9 km (38.5 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Leipzig–Dresden railway | Leipzig–Riesa | 60 km (37 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2014 | Operational |
| Dresden–Riesa | 54 km (34 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2030 | Undergoing upgrade | |
| Erfurt–Leipzig/Halle | Erfurt–Leipzig/Halle | 123 km (76 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Nuremberg–Erfurt | Ebensfeld–Erfurt | 107 km (66 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2017 | Operational |
| Ebensfeld–Eltersdorf | 83 km (52 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2030 | Undergoing upgrade | |
| Wendlingen–Ulm | Wendlingen–Ulm | 59.5 km (37.0 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2022 | Operational |
| Stuttgart–Wendlingen | Stuttgart–Wendlingen | 25 km (16 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2026 | Under construction |
| Mannheim–Saarbrücken railway | St. Ingbert–Ludwigshafen | 82 km (51 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2028 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Lübeck–Puttgarden railway | Lübeck–Puttgarden | 88.6 km (55.1 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2030 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Berlin–Dresden railway | Berlin Südkreuz–Dresden HBF | 174.2 km (108.2 mi) | Upgraded | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2030 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Karlsruhe–Basel | Karlsruhe–Basel | 182 km (113 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2031 | Under construction |
Greece
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.A.Th.E./P. | Bulgarian border–Thessaloniki–Larissa–Athens–Corinth–Patras | 160 km (99 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2022 | Mostly operational |
Italy
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence–Rome | Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Florence–Roma Termini | 254 km (158 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 1992 | Operational |
| Turin–Milan | Torino Porta Susa, Turin–Milano Centrale | 148.3 km (92.1 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2006 | Operational |
| Milan–Venice railway | Padua–Venice | 25 km (16 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
| Treviglio - Brescia | 39.6 km (24.6 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2016 | Operational | |
| Brescia - Verona | 45.4 km (28.2 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2026 | Under construction | |
| Verona-Padua | 80 km (50 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2029-2032 | Under construction | |
| Milan–Bologna | Milano Centrale–Bologna Centrale | 214.6 km (133.3 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2008 | Operational |
| Naples–Salerno | Napoli Afragola–Salerno | 29 km (18 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2008 | Operational |
| Verona–Bologna railway | Verona–Bologna Centrale | 115 km (71 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| Rome–Naples | Roma Termini–Napoli Centrale | 204.6 km (127.1 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| Bologna–Ancona railway | Bologna–Ancona | 153 km (95 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Adriatic railway | Brindisi–Lecce | 38.364 km (23.838 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Pescara–Termoli | 89.468 km (55.593 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2026 | Undergoing upgrade | |
| Pisa–Rome railway | Cecina–Castagneto Carducci-Donoratico; Orbetello–Follonica | 91 km (57 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | ? | Operational |
| Milan–Verona | Milano Lambrate–Verona Porta Nuova | 165 km (103 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2023 | Partly operational |
| Tortona–Genoa | Genoa–Tortona | 53 km (33 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2026 | Under construction |
| Naples–Bari | Naples–Bari | 147 km (91 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
| Salerno–Reggio di Calabria railway | Battipaglia–Romagnano | 35 km (22 mi) | Partly new | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2030 | Under construction |
| Alessandria–Piacenza railway | Tortona–Voghera | 16 km (9.9 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2026 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Palermo–Catania–Messina high-speed railway | Palermo–Catania–Messina | 67 km (42 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2029 | Under construction |
| Genoa–Ventimiglia railway | Andora–Finale Ligure | 32 km (20 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2030 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Brenner Base Tunnel+Verona-Brenner railway | Austrian border–Tunnel's south portal–Verona | 198 km (123 mi) | Partly new | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2032 | Under construction |
| Turin–Lyon high-speed railway | Turin–French border | 57 km (35 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2032 | Under construction |
| Venice–Trieste railway | Venice–Trieste | 153 km (95 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | TBD | Undergoing upgrade |
| Ionian Railway | Taranto-Metaponto | 43.2 km (26.8 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | TBD | Undergoing upgrade |
Netherlands
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSL-Zuid | Amsterdam central–Belgian border | 125 km (78 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| Lelystad–Zwolle railway | Lelystad Centrum–Zwolle | 50 km (31 mi) | Upgraded | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 2012 | Operational |
Norway
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardermoen Line | Oslo–Eidsvoll | 64 km (40 mi) | New | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 1998 | Operational |
| Dovre Line | Langset-Kleverud | 17 km (11 mi) (of 484 km (301 mi)) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Eidsvoll-Hamar(-Trondheim) | 41 km (25 mi) (of 484 km (301 mi)) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2027 | Undergoing upgrade | |
| Hamar-Brumunddal-Lillehammer | 55 km (34 mi) | Partly new | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030-2035 | Undergoing upgrade and construction | |
| Vestfold Line | Farriseidet–Porsgrunn | 23.5 km (14.6 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Drammen–Kobbervikdalen | 9 km (5.6 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2025 | Under construction | |
| Kobbervikdalen–Holm | 24.7 km (15.3 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2001–2002 | Operational | |
| Nykirke – Holm | 14.1 km (8.8 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2016 | Operational | |
| Nykirke – Barkåker | 13.6 km (8.5 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2026 | Under construction | |
| Tønsberg – Barkåker | 7.7 km (4.8 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2011 | Operational | |
| Tønsberg–Larvik | 40 km (25 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2032 | Under construction | |
| Follo Line | Oslo–Ski | 22 km (14 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2022 | Operational |
| Østfold Line | Ski–Fredrikstad | 50 km (31 mi) | Partly new | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2029 | Undergoing upgrade and construction |
Poland
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw–Gdańsk railway | Warszawa Wschodnia–Gdańsk Główny | 150 km (93 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2014–2020 | Operational |
| Grodzisk Mazowiecki–Zawiercie railway | Grodzisk Mazowiecki–Zawiercie | 135.047 km (83.914 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1977–2011 | Operational |
| Warsaw-Białystok railway | Warszawa Wschodnia–Białystok | 224.1 km (139.2 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Y-line | Warsaw–Lodz–Wroclaw/Poznan | 140 km (87 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | 2032 | Approved |
Portugal
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linha do Norte | Santa Apolónia, Lisbon–Campanhã, Porto | 332 km (206 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 1999 | Operational |
| Santa Apolónia, Lisbon–Braga | 389 km (242 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | - | Operational | |
| Linha do Norte e Linha do Sul | Campanhã, Porto–Faro | 627 km (390 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | - | Operational |
| Linha do Sul | Campolide, Lisbon–Tunes, Silves | 273.6 km (170.0 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2004 | Operational |
| Linha de Évora | Casa Branca–Évora | 26.164 km (16.258 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2010 | Operational |
| Lisbon–Porto high-speed rail line | Lisbon-Santa Apolónia– Porto-Campanhã | 290 km (180 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2030 | Under construction |
| Porto–Vigo high-speed rail line | Porto – Vigo on Galicia, Spain borders | 155.6 km (96.7 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2030 | Under construction |
Russia
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Petersburg–Moscow railway | Moscow Leningradsky–Moskovsky (Saint Petersburg) | 650 km (400 mi) | Upgraded | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 1984 | Operational |
| Moscow–Saint Petersburg HSR | Moscow–Saint Petersburg | 679 km (422 mi) | New | 360 km/h (220 mph) | 2029 | Under construction |
| Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg railway | Finnish border–St. Petersburg | 197 km (122 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2013 | Service discontinued |
Serbia
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest–Belgrade railway | Hungarian border–Belgrade | 150 km (93 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2025 | Operational |
| Belgrade - Niš | Belgrade–Niš | 228 km (142 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2026 | Undergoing upgrade |
Spain
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid–Seville | Madrid Atocha–Seville–Santa Justa | 471.8 km (293.2 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1992 | Operational |
| Madrid–Levante | Madrid Atocha–Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla/Alicante | 603 km (375 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 1997–2010–2022 | Operational |
| Madrid–Barcelona | Madrid Atocha–Barcelona Sants | 620.9 km (385.8 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2003–2008 | Operational |
| Zaragoza-Huesca branch of Madrid–Barcelona high-speed rail line | Zaragoza–Huesca | 57 km (35 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2005 | Operational |
| Madrid–Toledo | Madrid Atocha–Toledo | 74 km (46 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2005 | Operational |
| Madrid–Málaga | Cordoba–Málaga María Zambrano | 154.5 km (96.0 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
| Madrid–Galicia | Madrid Chamartín–Santiago de Compostela | 415.7 km (258.3 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2011–2021 | Operational |
| Perpignan–Barcelona | Perpignan–Barcelona Sants | 175.5 km (109.1 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2013 | Operational |
| Alcázar de San Juan–Cádiz railway | Seville–Santa Justa–Cádiz | 158.1 km (98.2 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Atlantic Axis | A Coruña–Vigo-Urzáiz | 155.6 km (96.7 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2015 | Operational |
| Madrid–Asturias | Madrid Chamartín–Lena, Asturias | 342.3 km (212.7 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2015–2023 | Operational |
| Valencia−Sant Vicenç de Calders railway | Estació del Nord, Valencia–Sant Vicenç de Calders, El Vendrell | 238 km (148 mi) | Upgraded | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2018 | Operational |
| Andalusian Corridor | Antequera-Santa Ana–Granada | 125.7 km (78.1 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2019 | Operational |
| Antequera-Santa Ana-Cadiz | 146 km (91 mi) | partly new | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2030 | Under construction | |
| Granada–Almería | 75 km (47 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2030 | Under construction | |
| Alcázar de San Juan–Jaén | Grañena–Jaén | 16.7 km (10.4 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2020 | Operational |
| Alcázar de San Juan–Mora | 67.5 km (41.9 mi) | Partly new | 300 km/h (190 mph) | TBD | Under construction | |
| Madrid–Extremadura high-speed rail line | Badajoz–Plasencia | 192.6 km (119.7 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2022 | Operational |
| Plasencia–Talayuela (Oropesa) | 68.6 km (42.6 mi) | Partly new | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2025 | Under construction | |
| Oropesa–Toledo | 127 km (79 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2030 | Under construction | |
| LAV Venta de Baños-Burgos-Vitoria (in Spanish) | Venta de Baños-Burgos | 86 km (53 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2022 | Operational |
| Burgos - Miranda de Ebro - Vitoria | 51.8 km (32.2 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2028 | Under construction | |
| LAV Palencia–Santander (in Spanish) | Palencia–Alar del Rey | 78.4 km (48.7 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | TBD | Under construction |
| Alar del Rey–Reinosa | 44.4 km (27.6 mi) | New | 350 km/h (220 mph) | TBD | Under construction | |
| LAV León-Asturias (in Spanish) | León-Asturias | 70.7 km (43.9 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2023-2024 | Mostly operational |
| Murcia–Almería | Murcia del Carmen–Almería | 184 km (114 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2026 | Under construction |
| Mediterranean corridor | Castejon–Pamplona | 150 km (93 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
| Zaragoza–Castejon | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2033 | Under construction | ||
| Basque Y | Bilbao–Vitoria-Gasteiz/San Sebastián | 172 km (107 mi) | New | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
Sweden
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Main Line | Malmö–Katrineholm | 336 km (209 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1990 | Operational |
| Western Main Line | Stockholm–Gothenburg | 312 km (194 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1995 | Operational |
| West Coast Line | Lund–Gothenburg | 232 km (144 mi) | Upgraded, partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1985–2023 | Operational |
| East Coast Line | Stockholm–Gävle | 142 km (88 mi) | Upgraded, partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1997–2017 | Operational |
| Söderhamn–Enånger | 105 km (65 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1999 | Operational | |
| Enånger–Sundsvall and Gävle north bypass | 210 km (130 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2030–2040 | Under construction | |
| Ådalen Line | Kramfors–Härnösand | 30 km (19 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2012 | Operational |
| Svealand Line | Södertälje South–Folkesta | 86 km (53 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 1997 | Operational |
| Mälaren Line | Solhem-Västerås; Harksta–Kolbäck; Arboga–Hovsta | 155 km (96 mi) | Upgraded, partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2005 | Operational |
| Bothnia Line | Höga Kusten Airport–Umeå | 190 km (120 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2010 | Operational |
| Norway/Vänern Line | Gothenburg–Öxnered | 80 km (50 mi) | Upgraded, partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2012 | Operational |
| Haparanda Line | Kalix–Haparanda | 43 km (27 mi) | Partly new | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2012 | Operational |
| North Bothnia Line | Umeå–Luleå | 270 km (170 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2026–2036 | Under construction |
| The East Link | Järna–Linköping | 160 km (99 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2035 | Under construction |
| Gothenburg–Borås Double Tracks | Gothenburg–Borås | 60 km (37 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2039–2041 | |
| Hässleholm–Lund Quad Tracks | Hässleholm–Lund | 60 km (37 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | ≈2040 |
Switzerland
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solothurn–Wanzwil railway | NA (Connecting line) | 12 km (7.5 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2004 | Operational |
| Mattstetten–Rothrist new line | Olten–Bern | 45 km (28 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
| Lötschberg Base Tunnel | NA (Connecting line) | 34 km (21 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2007 | Operational |
| Gotthard Base Tunnel | NA (Connecting line) | 57 km (35 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2016 | Operational |
| Ceneri Base Tunnel | NA (Connecting line) | 15.4 km (9.6 mi) | New | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2020 | Operational |
| Simplon Railway | Vallorbe–Domodossola | 232.5 km (144.5 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2030 | Undergoing upgrade |
Turkey
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polatlı–Konya | Polatlı–Konya | 212 km (132 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2011 | Operational |
| Ankara–Istanbul | Sincan–Köseköy | 313 km (194 mi) | Partly new | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2014 | Operational |
| Other sections | 20 km (12 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction | |
| Konya–Yenice railway | Konya–Karaman | 102 km (63 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2021 | Operational |
| Karaman–Ulukışla | 135 km (84 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2026 | Undergoing upgrade | |
| Ankara–Sivas | Kayaş–Sivas | 394 km (245 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2023 | Operational |
| Bandırma–Bursa–Osmaneli line (in Turkish) | Bandırma–Bursa–Osmaneli | 201 km (125 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2025–2028 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Istanbul–Kapıkule railway | Halkalı–Kapıkule | 229 km (142 mi) | Partly new | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2025–2028 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Mersin–Adana–Gaziantep railway | Mersin–Gaziantep | 311 km (193 mi) | Upgraded | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 2027 | Undergoing upgrade |
| Polatlı–İzmir | Polatlı–Alsancak | 505 km (314 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2027 | Under construction |
| Yerköy–Kayseri railway (in Turkish) | Yerköy–Kayseri | 142 km (88 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
| Kırıkkale–Çorum–Samsun | Kırıkkale Delice–Samsun | 293 km (182 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
| Sivas-Zara line (in Turkish) | Sivas-Zara | 74 km (46 mi) | New | 250 km/h (160 mph) | 2028 | Under construction |
United Kingdom
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Main Line | London Paddington–Bristol Temple Meads | 190.2 km (118.2 mi) | Upgraded | 201 km/h (125 mph) | 1976 | Operational |
| South Wales Main Line | London Paddington–Pilning | 34.5 km (21.4 mi) | Upgraded | 201 km/h (125 mph) | 1976 | Operational |
| East Coast Main Line | London King's Cross–Edinburgh | 552.7 km (343.4 mi) | Upgraded | 201 km/h (125 mph) | 1978 | Operational |
| Cross Country Route | York–Bristol Temple Meads | 56 km (35 mi) | Upgraded | 201 km/h (125 mph) | 1982 | Operational |
| West Coast Main Line | Glasgow central–Euston, London | 442 km (275 mi) | Upgraded | 201 km/h (125 mph) | 2005 | Operational |
| High Speed 1 | Fawkham Junction–Channel Tunnel | 74 km (46 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2003 | Operational |
| St Pancras, London–Ebbsfleet | 39.4 km (24.5 mi) | New | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 2007 | Operational | |
| Midland Main Line | St Pancras, London / Derby / Nottingham / Chesterfield | 100 km (62 mi) | Upgraded | 201 km/h (125 mph) | 2009 | Operational |
| High Speed 2 | Euston, London–Birmingham Curzon Street | 230 km (140 mi) | New | 360 km/h (220 mph) | Uncertain (originally 2033) | Under construction |
| Crewe-Manchester | 153 km (95 mi) | New | 300 km/h (190 mph) | 2040+ | Suspended, revived as a private initiative |
North America
Canada
- Alto (high-speed rail)
United States
| Line | Termini | Length | Type | Maximum speed | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Corridor | Boston South Station–Washington Union Station | 80.3 km (49.9 mi) | Upgraded | 240 km/h (150 mph) | 2000 | Operational |
| Brightline | Orlando IAIT–Cocoa | 56.3 km (35.0 mi) | New | 201 km/h (125 mph) | 2023 | Operational |
| California HSR | San Francisco–Los Angeles | 275.198 km (171.000 mi) | New | 354 km/h (220 mph) | 2031–2033 | Under construction |
| Brightline West | Las Vegas–Los Angeles | 351 km (218 mi) | New | 322 km/h (200 mph) | September 2029 | Under construction |
See also
- Proposed high-speed rail by country
- List of high-speed trains
- Higher-speed rail
- List of countries by rail transport network size
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