Asia is seeing heavy investment in high-speed rail to support faster logistics, passenger mobility, and regional connectivity. Here's a look at five mega corridors shaping the future of rail between 2025 and 2030.
This will be the fastest train in India, with speeds reaching 320 km/h. Construction is in full swing with partial operations expected by 2026. Built with Japanese Shinkansen tech, it sets the benchmark for future corridors across India.
Thailand is advancing a high-speed line connecting Bangkok to Nong Khai as part of the larger China–Laos–Thailand rail network. The first phase (to Nakhon Ratchasima) is under construction, targeting speeds of 250 km /h.
After the Jakarta-Bandung success, Indonesia is eyeing an extended high-speed link to Surabaya by 2030. It will improve inter-city movement across Java, the country’s most populated island.
China continues to expand the world’s largest HSR network. New corridors are linking the Beijing-Xiongan region with southwestern cities like Chengdu, improving access to economic zones. Several segments are expected to be completed by 2028.
Vietnam plans to launch a 1,500 km corridor from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City with trains running at up to 350 km/h. Feasibility studies are underway with potential rollout between 2027 and 2030.
From steel and cement to signalling and electrification, these corridors bring large-scale industrial demand. Vendors and contractors across Asia are gearing up to meet high-speed specs and safety benchmarks.