Fast Track

"Fast Track" by Christian Wolmar explores the global evolution of high-speed rail, tracing its development from Japan’s pioneering Bullet Train to China’s extensive network and beyond. The book highlights how high-speed rail has transformed transportation, emphasizing its sustainability, technological advancements, and the ambitious efforts in various countries. It also examines the reluctance of some nations, like the UK and the US, to fully embrace high-speed rail, offering insights into the personalities and decisions shaping this transportation revolution.