Trains are one of the most popular and important transport system in the world, transferring millions of people from one place to another daily. This is our list of top 10 fastest trains in the world.
1. Shanghai Maglev, 431 kmph, China
Shanghai Maglev is currently the fastest train in the world with a maximum speed of 431 kmph. This service is operated by Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Co. in China. Shanghai Maglev runs at Shanghai’s high speed magnetic levitation line specially designed for this train. Shanghai Maglev float on magnetic field exist between the train and track.
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2. Harmony CRH 380A, 380 kmph, China
The world’s second fastest train also belong to China. This train is designed to operate at the speed of 380 km/h while in operation and sets a record speed of 416.6 kmph during initial tests. The train can bring 494 passengers.
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3. AGV Italo, 360 kmph, Italy
AVG Italo is the fastest operating train in whole Europe. This train has a maximum speed of 360 kmph. This trains are built by French manufacturing company Alstom. In 2008 the Italian company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) ordered 25 AVG trains from Alstom for € 650 million.
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4. Siemens Velaro E/AVS 103, 350 kmph, Spain
Velaro E is developed by German engineering company Siemens. In Spain Velaro trains are named as AVS 103. The Velaro E operates between Barcelona and Madrid.
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5. Talgo 350, 350 kmph, Spain
Another one of the fastest train belong to Spain, the Talgo 350 can achieve a maximum speed of 350 kmph. The Talgo 350 runs between Madrid and Barcelona.
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6. E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa, 320 kmph, Japan
The E5 series Shinkansen Hayabusa is the fastest high speed train service in Japan today. The service takes passengers from Tokyo to city of Aomory. Although Japan is working on the world’s fastest train right now, the train will be ready for commercial use by 2027 according to Japanese Railway.
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7. Alstom Euroduplex, 320 kmph, France
Th Euroduplex train service is operated by the French railway company SNCF. This service connects French, Swiss, German and Luxembourg rail network. The train can transport 1020 passengers at a time.
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8. SNCF TGV Duplex, 320 kmph, France
SNCF TGV Duplex is a double-deck high speed train that connects all major cities in France.
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9. ETR 500 Frecciarossa Train, 300 kmph, Italy
The Frecciarossa trains have a maximum speed of 300 kmph. This service operates between Milan-Rome-Naples route and offers 72 connections daily.
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10. THSR 700T, 300 kmph , Taiwan
THSR 700T is a series of Taiwanese high speed multiple unit train. This service started on 5th January 2007 between Taipei City and Kaohsiung.
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