I posted an article last discussing high-speed rail lines currently in operation around the world. In this post let us review high-speed rail lines that are under construction. A total of 15 countries are currently building high-speed rail lines. Many others have lines under long-term planning. More details can be found in the attached pdf at the end of this post.
High-Speed Rail Lines in The World Under Construction by Country 2017:
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The table shows the data related to the chart above:
| Country | High Speed Rail Line Under Construction (Kms) |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 15 |
| Denmark | 56 |
| Italy | 67 |
| South Korea | 120 |
| Morocco | 183 |
| Austria | 218 |
| Iran | 325 |
| Germany | 368 |
| Japan | 402 |
| Saudi Arabia | 453 |
| Turkey | 469 |
| USA | 483 |
| France | 634 |
| Spain | 1262 |
| China | 10730 |
Data Source:High Speed lines in the World – UIC Passenger Department, Union Internationale Des Chemins (UIC)
China is the top country for high-speed train network. As shown above 10,70 kms of lines are under construction in addition to the 23,914 kms of lines in operation now. In Africa, Morocco will become the first time to have high-speed rails when its 183 kms line is opened.
Download: High Speed lines in the World 2017 (pdf report)
