High Speed Rail UK

High Speed Rail (HSR) is commonly defined as a railway capable of operating at speeds of 320km/hr (200 mph) and used mainly for transporting passengers rather than freight. The UK currently has only one high-speed rail line: HS1, which links London to mainline Europe via the Channel Tunnel.

Other European countries have already recognised the importance of HSR. Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands all have well-established high-speed networks – totalling 3,500 miles and growing – with trains conceived specifically for passenger use and ergonomically designed to make them as fast and energy-efficient as possible.