[bluGill]

Most trains today actually run slower than their 1920 version on the same track. We invented high speed rail in the 1960s which of course goes much faster, but most trains are not high speed and most operators of regular lines (including subways) have slowed the trains down.

[tim333]

My brief googling suggests this is not so in the UK at any rate.

>Some trains, such as the famous "Flying Scotsman" in the United Kingdom, were able to reach speeds of up to around 90 miles per hour (145 kilometers per hour). However, this was not the norm and most trains had a top speed of around 50-60 miles per hour

They are quicker now - 130mph, 80 mph is normal

[Scoundreller]

They run a lot more smoother nowadays though due to continuous welded rail.

[bluGill]

Despite smoother rail, computer dispatching, and computer safety controls: the trains are still running slower.