Where is the fastest train in the world from?

China: Shanghai Maglev (268 mph) Similar to Japan's L0 Series, the Shanghai Maglev (also called the Shanghai Transrapid) is a magnetic levitation train that operates out of Shanghai, China.



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As of August 2022, the fastest train on Earth, based on its record speed, is the Japanese L0 Series Maglev with a record speed of 603 kilometers per hour.

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While most Shinkansen currently operate at a maximum of 300 kph (186 mph), the E5 “Bullet Trains” of Japan Railways East (JR East) run at up to 320 kph (200 mph) on the Tohoku Shinkansen, which runs north from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori.

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Ranking of the five fastest commercial trains in the world in 2023
  • Shanghai Transrapid Maglev Train, China: 267.8 mph (431 km/h) ...
  • CR400 Fuxing train, China: 217.4 mph (350 km/h) ...
  • ICE 3, Germany: 205 mph (330 km/h) ...
  • TGV, France: 198.8 mph (320 km/h) ...
  • Shinkansen, Japan: 198.8 mph (320 km/h)


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Book travel across Europe The HS1 line is used by Eurostar services and Javelin commuter services from Kent, although the latter have a max speed of 140mph. Across the rest of the UK, trains have a maximum operational speed of 125mph, although many are capable of speeds of up to 140mph.

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The maximum speed currently possible in the UK is 186mph, achieved by Eurostar trains on the HS1 line between London and the Channel Tunnel. The HS1 line is used by Eurostar services and Javelin commuter services from Kent, although the latter have a max speed of 140mph.

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Trenitalia's Paris to Milan route was first introduced in December 2021, serviced by Hitachi Rail's ETR1000. This super high speed train travels at 300km/h - with the ability to go400km/h if not limited by track regulations - making it the fastest train in Europe.

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The Glacier Express is the world's slowest train, taking more than eight hours to travel between Zermatt and St. Moritz in Switzerland at an average of 18mph. Along the way, it passes over nearly 300 bridges, travels through 91 tunnels and takes in endless stunning Alpine views.

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And if you're wondering how fast does Eurostar go, it travels at a maximum speed of 300 kilometers per hour (186 mph). Plus there are plenty of daily departure options in the Eurostar train schedule to choose from - more than 10 per day!

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HS2's new British-built, bullet style trains will travel at up to 225mph on both high-speed and existing railway lines. We are building HS2 in phases. Our first phase of operation will link Birmingham Curzon Street and Old Oak Common in West London in 42 minutes.

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On the 1st May 1928, the locomotive hauled its first ever non-stop service, clocking in at just 8 hours. In 1934, the Flying Scotsman successfully travelled at 100mph, and became widely known as the fastest train in the world.

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As well as boasting the longest network of high-speed lines in the world, China now has the fastest scheduled trains on the planet. The CR400 “Fuxing” trains run at a commercial maximum of 350 kph (217 mph) but have successfully reached 420 kph (260 mph) on test.

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Novocherkassk 4E5K for Russian Railways, 17,838 horsepower All hail Mother Russia: with 17,838 horsepower, the Novocherkassk 4E5K locomotive is the most powerful in the world. It seems like digital espionage isn't Russia's only path to power.

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China has the most advanced high-speed train infrastructure in the world, according to an analysis by Omio, a platform for booking train travel in Europe. With over 19,000 miles of high-speed tracks in operation, China also has more miles of high-speed tracks than the rest of the world combined.

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Well, they're not called high-speed trains for nothing. They can reach a top speed of 300 kilometres per hour (that's 186 miles per hour) on high-speed lines in the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

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HS2 was originally envisaged to operate more trains an hour and higher speeds than any comparable high-speed line elsewhere in the world. It has been estimated that this pushed up costs by about 10 per cent.

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London Underground train speeds vary across our network, from as slow as 15MPH, up to 60MPH. The speed of the trains can be impacted by a range of factors including the track infrastructure, the type of signalling system, the distance between stations, and the frequency of services in the timetable.

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The longest UK train journey is Aberdeen to Penzance. Covering 785 miles, this train journey takes about 13 hours and 20 minutes to complete (give or take a few minutes).

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Why are UK trains so expensive? One of the main reasons the price of train tickets keeps rising is the privatisation of rail networks, with every private company striving to make a profit.

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