World’s longest high-speed rail network revealed – and the answer may surprise you!
China – 64,775 km
According to World Population Review, high-speed rail has transformed travel—faster, greener, and more scenic at 300 km/h. But which country leads the world’s longest network? Hint: It’s not Japan or India, but China.
China : China is the undisputed leader in high-speed rail, with more than 40,000 km operational, 13,000 km under construction, and over 11,000 km planned. Its system is tens of thousands of kilometers longer than any other country’s. India comes next in terms of ambition, with 508 km currently under construction and plans for nearly 8,000 km of high-speed rail.
