Top 10 fastest trains in the world

When talking about the fastest trains across the globe, Europe and Asia stands out in the list. With the advancement in technology, it has now become possible to travel to far off distance in a short while. Besides, trains are one of the most convenient means of transportation and more accessible as compared to the other ways of travel.

Here are the top 10 fastest trains in the world.

Shanghai Maglev

This is known to be the fastest trains in the world with a maximum speed of up to 430km/h. This train operates on the long 30.5 km Shanghai Maglev Line and begins its journey from Longyang Road Station and ends at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Harmony CRH 380A

With the recorded speed of up to 380 kmph, the CRH 380A grabs the second position in the list of fastest trains. This trains offers an easy and convenient way to travel from Wuhan to Guangzhou.

AGV Italo

This train started running on the tracks in April 2012 and is also known to be the first train of its series. Sporting a modest and stylish design, the AGV Italo was built by Alstom. With a maximum operational speed of up to 360 kmph, this train runs between Napoli, Roma, Firenze, Bologna, and Milano.

Siemens Velaro E / AVS 103

Operating on the Barcelona-Madrid line, this train runs at speed of up to 350 kmph. This multi-unit train began its operation in June 2007 and its design is based on the ICE 3 trainset.

Talgo 350 (T350)

Manufactured by Patentes Talgo and Bombardier Transportation, the Talgo 350 runs on the lines of Madrid, Zaragoza, and Lleida. With a maximum operational speed of up to 350 kmph, this train managed to fix its position in the list of fastest trains.

E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa

Also known as the fastest trains in Japan currently, the Shinkansen Hayabusa operates on Tohoku Shinkansen route at a maximum speed of up to 320 kmph.

Alstom Euroduplex

This train began its operation in December 2011 and has been titled as the only double decker train running at a speed of 320 kmph on European networks.

TGV Duplex

Built by Bombardier and Alstom, the TGV Duplex is the first third generation double-decker/duplex train that can accommodate 512 travelers in all. Running between This train runs between Paris and Marseille at a maximum speed of up to 320 kmph. Currently over 450 TGV series trains are running that cover approximately 230 destinations.

ETR 500 Frecciarossa Trains

This is the next version of the ETR 500 that runs on the lines of Rome and Milan. With a maximum operation speed of up to 300 kmph on high speed lines, the ETR 500 Frecciarossa are operated by Trenitalia. To provide utmost comfort during the journey, this train features sound insulation and climate control system along with ergonomic seats.

THSR 700T

Last on the list is the THSR 700T that runs between Taipei and Kaohsiung at a speed of 300 kmph. This reduces the overall journey time from around 4 hours to 90 minutes, allowing the passengers to reach their destination without wasting much time in traveling.

With these fastest trains, you can certainly reach your destination quickly and thus helping you save both your valuable time and money.