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1. www.cnn.com › travel › articleFlying without wings: The world’s fastest trains | CNN

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   Jun 26, 2023 · Speeding bullets: Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains introduced the world to modern high speed rail travel. Most Shinkansen currently operate at a maximum of 300 kph (186 mph), but some hit 320 kph ...

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   • Japan tests world’s fastest bullet train, the ALFA-X | CNN

     Japan has started testing its fastest-ever bullet train. The...

2. www.railway-technology.com › features › the-10The 10 fastest high-speed trains in the world - Railway ...

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   • Shanghai Maglev: 460km/h (China) The Shanghai Maglev, also known as the Shanghai Transrapid, tops the list with its maximum operating speed of 460km/h and average speed of 251km/h.
   • CR Harmony: 350km/h (China) The China Railway (CR) Hexie, also known as the Harmony, is an umbrella term for the CRH series EMU high-speed trains. Although they operate at the same speed as the Fuxing trains, with a top operating speed of 350km/h, we have them in second place due to their higher record speeds in testing.
   • CR Fuxing: 350km/h (China) The China Railway (CR) Fuxing, also known as the CR series EMU, is a series of high-speed trains. Developed by China Railway Corporation, Fuxing trains operate at 350km/h but have been run as high as 420km/h in tests.
   • DB ICE: 350km/h (Germany) The ICE 3, or Intercity-Express 3, is a family of high-speed electric multiple-unit trains manufactured by Siemens and Bombardier.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ShinkansenShinkansen - Wikipedia

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   The Shinkansen ( Japanese: 新幹線, [ɕiŋkaꜜɰ̃seɴ] ⓘ, lit. 'new main line'), colloquially known in English as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan. Initially, it was built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo, the capital, to aid economic growth and development.

4. worldwiderails.com › how-fast-do-bullet-trains-goHow Fast Do Bullet Trains Go? | Worldwide Rails

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   Most bullet trains reach at least 200 mph, as the Japanese Shinkansen operates at up to 200 mph, however, speed varies by country, as the French TGV operates at 186 mph. Maximum speeds of the world’s various high speed rail networks vary significantly. However, any rail network that exceeds 186 mph (300 KMH), is considered high speed.

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   How fast can a bullet train go?

   • Most bullet trains reach at least 200 mph, as the Japanese Shinkansen operates at up to 200 mph, however, speed varies by country, as the French TGV operates at 186 mph. Maximum speeds of the world’s various high speed rail networks vary significantly. However, any rail network that exceeds 186 mph (300 KMH), is considered high speed.

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   What is the world's fastest bullet train?

   • Once it enters operation sometime around 2030, it will run at speeds of up to 360 kph (224 mph), comfortably making it the world’s fastest bullet train. It will also outpace China’s Fuxing train, which runs at 10 kph slower despite being designed with the same top speed capabilities as the ALFA-X. The model will operate at speeds of up to 360 km/h.

   Japan tests world’s fastest bullet train, the ALFA-X | CNN

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   Why is it called a bullet train?

   • The popular English name bullet train is a literal translation of the Japanese term dangan ressha (弾丸列車), a nickname given to the project while it was initially discussed in the 1930s. The name stuck because of the original 0 Series Shinkansen 's resemblance to a bullet and its high speed.

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   How fast is JR Shinkansen?

   • JR Shinkansen: 320km/h (Japan) Recognised the world over, the Shinkansen, colloquially known as the bullet train, is a Japanese star. But surprisingly, the original high-speed train doesn’t break into the top five.

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7. www.britannica.com › topic › ShinkansenShinkansen | Summary, Bullet Train, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 2, 2024 · Byname: bullet train. Japanese bullet train. Japan's Shinkansen (bullet train) passing on a bridge, with Mount Fuji in the background. Shinkansen, pioneer high-speed passenger rail system of Japan, with lines on the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Hokkaido. It was originally built and operated by the government-owned Japanese National Railways ...

8. www.japan-guide.com › e › e2018Shinkansen (Japanese Bullet Train) - japan-guide.com

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   Shinkansen. Japan's main islands of Honshu, Kyushu and Hokkaido are served by a network of high speed train lines that connect Tokyo with most of the country's major cities. Japan's high speed trains (bullet trains) are called shinkansen (新幹線) and are operated by Japan Railways (JR). Running at speeds of up to 320 km/h, the shinkansen is ...