Longest high-speed rail network
The current longest high-speed rail network record is 29,826 miles, held by China high-speed rail, set on December 31, 2024. Last checked October 9, 2026.
29,826
miles
China high-speed rail
- Holder
- China high-speed rail
- Record
- 29,826 miles
- Metric
- 48,000 km
- Exact figure
- 48,000 km (30,000 mi)
- Location
- China
- Date set
- December 31, 2024
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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