Top 10 Fastest Trains in the World

Apr 27, 2023, 15:11 IST

Wion Web Desk

Siemena Velaro E/AVs 103, Spain

This high-speed train operates in Spain and was manufactured by Siemens AG. It was introduced in 2004. It reaches speeds of up to 350 km/h (217 mph). 

The TGV, France

The high-speed TGV has been operating in France since 1981. It reaches a speed of up to 320 km/h (200 mph). Till now it has carried almost a billion people.

The CRH380A, China

The multiple electric unit high-speed train was developed by CSR Corporation Limited and operates in China. It travels at a top speed of 380km/h (236mph).

The Shanghai Maglev Train, China

Another Chinese train makes the list. The Shanghai Maglev train is the world's fastest train with a top speed of 430 km/h and can cover 30 km in just 8 minutes. 

The Freciasrossa 1000, Italy

The Italian Freciasrossa 1000 is a high-speed train that is operated by Trenitalia and reaches a top speed of 400 km/h (250 mph).

The AGV Italo, Italy

Operating in Italy, the train was designed by Alstom and is currently operated by NTV. It reaches a top speed of 360 km/h (224n mph). It has been in operation since April 2012. It is the fastest train in the country. 

The AVE, Spain

With a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph), the train operates in Spain. The AVE was introduced in 1992. 

The ICE 3, Germany

The ICE 3 can travel up to 320 km/h (200 mph) and operate in Germany. It was introduced in 1999.

The Talgo 350

The Talgo 350 reaches a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). The Spanish train was introduced in 2005 and is being operated by Spanish national rail operator, Renfe. 

The Shinkansen, Japan

Shinkansen or Japan's bullet train, can reach a top speed of up to 320 kilometres per hour (200 mph). It is Japan’s longest train ride. It was introduced in 1964.

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