When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers
- Posted on January 26, 2026
- By CNN
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When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers

Behind more than 70 million high-speed rail services a year lies a web of safety systems. At nearly 200 mph, even a single failure can have dramatic consequences.