In recent times, trains have become so fast and advanced that they can move as fast as planes. Most of these trains run on clean energy sources such as electric or magnetic power. Besides, these trains have also some extra service such as Wifi, Fire and smoke detectors.
Let’s find out 10 of the fastest high speed trains in the world.
10. THSR 700T, 186.4 mph, Taiwan
THSR 700T
Key Specifications
- Top speed: 186.4 miles per hour
- Acceleration: 0 to 186.4 mph in 15 minutes
- 12 car sets
- Bi-directional operation
- Instability detection system
- Fire and smoke detectors
- Station stopping control
- Single business class with 66 seats
- 11 standard class cars with 923 seats
9. ETR 500 Frecciarossa, 186.4 mph, Italy
Key Specifications
- Top speed: 186.4 miles per hour
- Offers 72 connections daily
- Modified version of ETR 500 train
- 4 cabins- standard, premium, business and exeutive
- soundproof
- Free Wi-Fi
8. SNCF TGV Duplex, 198.8 mph, France
SNCF TGV Duplex
Key Specifications
- Top speed: 198.8 miles per hour
- Double-deck, high-speed train
- 508 seats in total
- Eco-friendly design
- 90% recyclability rate
- Main classes- standard, first class and TGV Pro
- Free Wi-Fi
7. Alstom Euroduplex, 198.8 mph, France
Alstom Euroduplex
Key Specifications
- Top speed: 198.8 miles per hour
- Multi-system, double deck train
- 1020 seats in total
- Low power consumption
- Realtime travel information facility
6. E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa, 198.8 mph, Japan
E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa
Key Specifications
- Top speed: 198.8 miles per hour
- 15 meters long nose
- 10 car sets
- 731 seats in total
- Main classes- standard, green and gran class
- Standard class with 658 seats
- Green class with 55 seats
- Gran class with 18 extra comfortable power-reclining seats
5. Talgo 350, 217.4 mph, Spain
Talgo 350
Key Specifications
- Top speed: 217.4 miles per hour
- 2 driving cars
- 12 passenger cars
- Main classes- club, first, bistro and coach class
- Real time information panels on car sets
4. Siemens Velaro E/AVS 103, 217.4 mph, Spain
Key Specifications
- Top speed: 217.4 miles per hour
- 8 passenger car sets
- 404 seats in total
- Runs between Barcelona and Madrid
3. AGV Italo, 223.6 mph, Italy
Key Specifications
- Top speed: 223.6 miles per hour
- Multi-unit train
- Eco-friendly design
- 98% recyclability rate
- 11 car sets
- Main classes- club, prima and smart class
- Adjustable leather seats
- Free Wi-Fi
2. Harmony CRH 380A, 236.12 mph, China
Harmony CRH 380A
Key Specifications
- Top speed: 236.12 miles per hour
- Multi-unit train
- Fish-head design
- Vibration free bogies
- 494 seats in total
- VIP sightseeing section
- One whole car unit for serving for food & drinks
1. Shanghai Maglev, 267.8 mph, China
Shanghai Maglev
Key Specifications
- Top speed: 267.8 miles per hour
- Acceleration: 0 to 267.8 mph in just 4 minutes
- No wheel
- Only commercially operated maglev in the world
- Runs between Long Yang Road and Pudong international airport
- 574 seats in total
- US$8 for a regular ticket
- US$16 for a VIP ticket
Have you ridden any of the given trains? If yes, then share your ride experience with us.
