The U.S. used to be known for having one of the best rail systems in the world. And then they just fell behind somewhere as vehicles took over. That's not the case in a lot of other places, though, such as Japan, China, and Europe, where passenger rail is a cheap, clean, and effective way to travel. There are many rail systems that can take passengers to their destination for less than they would pay for gas if they were to drive.
China has a train that can travel around 268 mph, as well as miles and miles of connecting lines that sprawl the entire length of the country and offer passengers a cheap alternative to driving.