Which train line is the fastest?

The fastest scheduled trains are on China's Beijing to Shanghai line. This line opened in 2011 and was designed for 380 km/h (236 mph), but is currently “limited” to 350 km/h (217 mph).



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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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Japan: L0 Series Maglev (374 mph) Although not yet in regular service, this Japanese train, which is currently being developed and tested by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), holds the land speed record for rail vehicles, clocking in at 374 mph.

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Top 10 Fastest Trains in the World
  • CRH380A Hexie: 302 mph. ...
  • Shanghai Maglev: 267 mph. ...
  • Hemu -430 X: 262 mph. Image Source: ...
  • Fuxing Hao CR400AF/BF: 249 mph. Image Source: ...
  • The Frecciarossa: 245 mph. Image Source: ...
  • Shinkansen H5 and E5: 224 mph. Image Source: ...
  • Deutsche Bahn ICE: 205 mph. Image Source: ...
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Most Shinkansen currently operate at a maximum of 300 kph (186 mph), but some hit 320 kph (200 mph). The long noses are designed to reduce sonic booms in tunnels.

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There are five lines in the UK which allow for high-speed rail travel. On four out of five lines, the maximum speed is 125mph, while the purpose-built HS1 line allows for speeds of 186mph.

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How fast does the Eurostar go? The Eurostar travels through the Channel Tunnel at a speed of 100 miles per hour (160kph) although when the train is outside the tunnel it reaches speed of 186 miles per hour (300 kph).

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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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Capable of speeds of up to 225mph (360km/h), the fully electric trains will also run on the existing network to places such as Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and the North West.

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A spokesperson for the National Railway Museum confirmed that one of the trains was the record-breaking, century-old Flying Scotsman, the first steam train to reach over 100mph.

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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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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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Best train journeys in the UK
  1. The Jacobite Steam Train. All aboard the Hogwarts Express! ...
  2. North Norfolk Poppy Line. ...
  3. St Ives Bay Line. ...
  4. Snowdonia Mountain Railway. ...
  5. The Flying Scotsman. ...
  6. Settle to Carlisle. ...
  7. Ffestiniog Railway. ...
  8. Londonderry to Coleraine.


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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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And if you're wondering how fast does Eurostar go, it travels at a maximum speed of 300 kilometers per hour (186 mph).

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Japan is a highspeed pioneer The first Shinkansen line was inaugurated in 1964 and was considered the first modern highspeed rail in the world, with the 0 Series Shinkansen train reaching a top speed of 210 kilometers per hour.

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Eurostar vs Flying: Journey Time A Eurostar from London to Paris takes about 2h 30m, whereas a flight takes circa one hour.

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Unless you book well in advance, the cost of traveling to Paris on the Eurostar is more expensive than flying.

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Eurostar is the high-speed passenger train linking London with Paris, Lille & Brussels via the Channel Tunnel at up to 300km/h (186 mph). It's been running since 1994. Eurostar is 55% owned by SNCF French Railways, 5% by SNCB Belgian Railways & 40% originally by the UK government, but now sold to overseas investors.

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These tilting Pendolino trains travel at up to 125 miles per hour (200 km/h), the tilting motion can be particularly noticeable when travelling to/from Scotland, the railway line twists and turns as it passes through the more spectacular scenery.

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