OtherNov 28, 2023
Visualizing the Fastest Trains in the World
Quick facts on the world's fastest trains:
- Japan’s L0 Series Maglev is the fastest train in the world, with a speed record of 374 mph or 602 km/h. It could go the distance from New York City to Montreal in less than an hour.
- China has half of the eight fastest trains, and the world’s largest high-speed railway network.
See the full article on visualcapitalist.com
Dataset
World's Fastest Trains | Country | Speed Record |
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L0 Series Maglev | Japan | 374 mph (602 km/h) |
CRRC Qingdao Sifang 2021 Maglev | China | 373 mph (600 km/h) |
TGV POS | France | 357 mph (575 km/h) |
CRH380A Hexie | China | 302 mph (486 km/h) |
Shanghai Maglev | China | 268 mph (431 km/h) |
HEMU-430X | South Korea | 262 mph (422 km/h) |
Fuxing Hao CR400AF | China | 260 mph (418 km/h) |
Frecciarossa 1000 | Italy | 245 mph (394 km/h) |
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