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WORLD FASTEST TRAINS

WORLD FASTEST TRAINS

By Sunday, December 1, 2019

Countries With The Fastest Trains
  1. China - 317.7 kph/197.4 mph
  2. Italy - 272.4 kph/169.3 mph
  3. France - 271.8 kph/168.9 mph
  4. Japan - 267.4 kph/166.2 mph
  5. Spain - 259.6 kph/161.3 mph
  6. Taiwan - 256.4 kph/159.3 mph
  7. Germany - 238.8 kph/148.4 mph
  8. Morocco - 232.7 kph/144.6 mph
  9. International (Brussels-Paris) - 229.5 kph/142.6 mph
  10. South Korea - 222 kph/137.9 mph
  11. Turkey - 208 kph/129.2 mph
  12. Russia - 201 kph/124.9 mph
  13. U.K. - 179.6 kph/111.6 mph
  14. Austria - 176.3 kph/109.5 mph
  15. Saudia Arabia - 174.6 kph/108.6mph


1.Shanghai Maglev, 267.8 mph, China

Shanghai Maglev is the fastest train in the world with a maximum operating speed of 267.8 mph. This service operates by Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Co. Shanghai Maglev runs at Shanghai’s high-speed magnetic levitation line. Maglev is an abbreviation of magnetic levitation – suspension or floating of an object by the magnetic field.
Unlike regular train tracks, Shanghai Maglev has no wheel, and it floats on a magnetic field existing between the train and track. This electromagnetic pull offers by the powerful magnates let the train to fly over the track as there is no contact between train and track.
Shanghai maglev could reach its top speed of 267.8 mph from 0 mph in just 4 minutes. Shanghai’s 18.95-mile long maglev line is the only commercially operated maglev in the world. Siemens and ThyssenKrupp companies built the Shanghai Maglev. The public service of the Shanghai maglev started on 1st January 2004.
It operates between Long Yang Road and Pudong international airport. The Shanghai maglev only takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to complete the whole journey. The total passenger capacity of the Shanghai maglev train is 574. Also, the train operates in every 15 minutes. It cost US$8 for one ticket and US$16 for a VIP ticket to travel in Shanghai maglev.


2.Harmony CRH 380A, 236.12 mph, China

white train at the station during daytime
China railways Harmony CRH 380A is the second fastest operating train service in the world. In commercial service, this electric, multiple unit trains can achieve a maximum speed of 236.12 mph. But it sets a record speed of 258.58 mph during initial tests. In October 2010, the China railways put CRH 380A trains into regular service between Shangai-Nanjing route.
CRH 380A high-speed trains manufactured by the CSR Qingdao Sifang Locomotive and Rolling Stock company. The CRH 380A has low weight Aluminium alloy body and also a fish-head like the front car. This unusual design of the train could reduce aerodynamic pressure on running. The bogies of CRH 380A are also entirely vibration free.
The CRH 380A trains can carry 494 passengers at a time. Each passenger will get facilities like the reading lamp, power port, and an electronic display. There is also a VIP sightseeing section near the driver’s cabin. It shows a view of the running train. One whole car unit of CRH 380A dedicated for serving food and drinks for passengers.

3.AGV Italo, 223.6 mph, Italy

AVG Italo is the fastest running train in Europe. This high-speed train has a maximum operational speed of 223.6 mph. But during initial test, in 2007, AVG train set a record speed of 356.6 mph. French manufacturing company Alstom built this multiple unit train. In 2008, the Italian company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) ordered 25 AVG trains from Alstom for € 650 million.
The AVG Italo started the service in April 2007. It operates between Rome and Naples. The passengers of AVG Italo trains can travel between these cities (distance – 140 mi) in just an hour.
AVG Italo has great Eco-friendly structure, 98% of its parts are recyclable. AVG Italo has 11 car sets. The seats divided into three classes – Club, Prima, and Smart. All three classes of AVG Italo offers adjustable leather seats, live television, and free Wi-Fi.

4.Siemens Velaro E/AVS 103, 217.4 mph, Spain

Velaro E is the Spanish version of Velaro E high-speed trains developed by German engineering company Siemens. In Spain, Velaro trains named as AVS 103. The Velaro E operates between Barcelona and Madrid.
Velaro E runs at a maximum speed of 217.4 mph. Velaro E trains can take passengers from Barcelona to Madrid in just 2 hours and 30 minutes. During trials, the Velaro E achieved a top speed of 250.84 mph.
The Spanish National Railways ordered the high-speed Velaro E trains in 2001. They began this high-speed train service in June 2007. Velaro E has eight passenger cars and a seating capacity of 404.

Talgo 350, 217.4 mph, Spain


Spain’s Talgo 350 high-speed train operated by the state-run railway company. This high-speed train can achieve a maximum speed of 217.4 mph. The Talgo 350 runs between Madrid and Barcelona.
This train has two driving cars and 12 passenger cars. It is also known as ‘Pato’ in Spain, named after its duck beak like the nose of the front car. This distinctive design of Talgo 350 is optimized to handle pressure waves.
The seating facilities in Talgo 350 trains divided into four classes – Club class, First class, Bistro class, and Coach class. All class in Talgo 350 features comfortable reclining seats with footrests. The passengers also have access to video, audio devices at each seat. There are also real-time information panels on both inside and outside of car sets.