Jun 5, 2023 · High-speed railways combine both speed and efficiency. From the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan to the French TGV, high-speed trains have a history that spans several decades.

High-speed rail (HSR) is a type of rail transport network utilising trains that run significantly faster than those of traditional rail, using an integrated system of specialised rolling stock and dedicated tracks.

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 …

Jun 26, 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 ride...

Under the most common international definition of high-speed rail (speeds above 155 mph (250 km/h) on newly built lines and speeds above 124 mph (200 km/h) on upgraded lines), Amtrak's Acela is the United States' only true high-speed rail service, reaching 150 mph (240 km/h) over 49.9 miles (80.3 km) of track along the Northeast Corridor. [2]

Apr 8, 2025 · 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.

Aug 24, 2024 · This graphic visualizes the 10 fastest operating trains in the world, their country, their top operational speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph), and their record speed in km/h and mph. The speed data comes from Railway Technology and is updated as of June 2023.

Aug 28, 2013 · Shanghai Maglev, also known as Shanghai Transrapid, is currently the fastest train in the world. Image courtesy of J. Patrick Fischer. There are many prominent, high-speed trains around the world, but which ones are the fastest? Here’s a …

Jan 1, 2025 · In this article, we present a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of the world’s fastest trains that are operated commercially. Our ranking is based on several criteria, including commercial operations, maximum speed achieved, and the …

Aug 10, 2024 · While America uses cars to get around, the rest of the world has high-speed trains to get from A to B. These are the five fastest across the globe.