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High-speed rail ( HSR) is a type of rail transport network utilizing trains that run significantly faster than those of traditional rail, using an integrated system of specialized rolling stock and dedicated tracks.
- Trenitalia Frecciarossa 1000: 300km/h
- Korail Ktx-Sancheon: 305km/h
- Renfe Ave 103: 310km/h
- ONCF Al Boraq: 320km/h
- Jr Shinkansen: 320km/h
- Scncf TGV: 320km/h
- DB Ice: 350km/h
- Cr Fuxing: 350km/h
- Cr Harmony: 350km/h
- Shanghai Maglev: 460Km/H
Italian state railway operator Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa, or ETR1000, was co-developed as a joint venture between Hitachi Rail Italy and Alstom. The Frecciarossa, otherwise known as the red arrow, is also operating in Spain. Private high-speed rail operator Iryo uses 20 S 109 trainsets, which are derived from the ETR1000. Reportedly developed in re...
South Korea’s national railway operator, Korail, runs the country’s high-speed rail service. Korea Train Express, more commonly known as KTX, began operation in 2004. The network initially used rolling stock based that was partly built in Korea, based on Alstom’s TGV Réseau. Since then, the rolling stock on the line has shifted to fully domesticall...
The Renfe Class 103 is a high-speed train that Spanish state-run operator Renfe uses for its AVE high-speed service. The trains, also known as Series 103 or S103, are manufactured by Siemensas part of the Velaro family. Spanish high-speed rail began operation in 1992 when the first line was opened, connecting the cities of Madrid, Córdoba and Sevil...
The trains running on Africa’s first high-speed railway, Al Boraq in Morocco, come in at number seven on our list. The line, operated by Moroccan national operator Office National des Chemins de Fer du Maroc (ONCF), runs between Casablanca and Tangier. Al Boraq is comprised of two sections – a newly built dedicated high-speed line from Tangier to K...
Recognised the world over, the Shinkansen, colloquially known as the bullet train, is a Japanese star. But surprisingly, the original high-speed train doesn’t break into the top five. Japan was the first country to develop a dedicated high-speed railway network, initially built to connect distant Japanese regions with the capital, Tokyo. Launching ...
The Train à Grande Vitesse, or TGV, is iconic. Initially running on Europe’s first high-speed railway in France, the pioneer of high-speed rail in Europe has broken records for top speeds, repeatedly, since its inception. In 1981, TGV Sud-Est trainset number 16 set a record speed of 380km/h. Just shy of a decade later in 1990, a modified TGV Atlant...
The ICE 3, or Intercity-Express 3, is a family of high-speed electric multiple-unit trains manufactured by Siemens and Bombardier. The ICE 3 is operated mainly by Deutsche Bahn (DB), but also by Dutch Railway operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). The flagship of high-speed rail in Germany, the family includes classes 403, 406, 407 and 408, which ar...
The China Railway (CR) Fuxing, also known as the CR series EMU, is a series of high-speed trains. Developed by China Railway Corporation, Fuxing trains operate at 350km/h but have been run as high as 420km/h in tests. The Fuxing models are the first completely domestically produced high-speed models in China, without any proprietary or licensed tec...
The China Railway (CR) Hexie, also known as the Harmony, is an umbrella term for the CRH series EMU high-speed trains. Although they operate at the same speed as the Fuxing trains, with a top operating speed of 350km/h, we have them in second place due to their higher record speeds in testing. The CR Harmony was originally built using existing tech...
The Shanghai Maglev, also known as the Shanghai Transrapid, tops the list with its maximum operating speed of 460km/h and average speed of 251km/h. It has a record high-speed of a staggering 501km/h. The maglev train isn’t a conventional high-speed model. Instead, it utilizes electromagnetic forceto levitate above the track, eliminating friction an...
24 de may. de 2024 · High-speed rail (HSR), passenger train that generally travels at least 200 km (124 miles) per hour and can cruise up to 355 km (221 miles) per hour, though some have reached higher speeds. More than 20 countries, largely in Asia and Europe, have high-speed rail networks.
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26 de jun. de 2023 · High-speed trains offer greener alternatives to short-haul flights. From China’s floating Maglev trains to France’s border busting TGVs, these are the fastest railway services you can...
The following is a list of high-speed trains that have been, are, or will be in commercial service. A high-speed train is generally defined as one which operates at or over 125 mph (200 km/h) in regular passenger service, with a high level of service, and often comprising multi-powered elements.
NameOperatorsFamilyAcela Express (1st generation)TGV & LRC derivedThe TGV is a high-speed train that operates all over France and beyond. Travel from romantic Paris to the shores of the Mediterranean or the vineyards of the Loire Valley. Visit cities such as Bordeaux, Lyon and Marseille or catch a movie in world-famous Cannes.
The TGV OUIGO is SNCF’s low-cost option for high-speed travel. These double-decker trains travel at 300 km/h and consist of a single class (equivalent to second class), with tickets sold exclusively online. They are a great choice if you’re looking for more affordable train tickets, as TGV OUIGO trains offer excellent value for money.
