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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.

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   How fast is a high speed train?

   • In 1976, British Rail introduced a high-speed service able to reach 201 km/h (125 mph) using the InterCity 125 diesel-electric trainsets under the brand name of High Speed Train (HST). It was the fastest diesel-powered train in regular service and it improved upon its 160 km/h (100 mph) forerunners in speed and acceleration.

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   How fast did the Burlington Railroad go?

   • On 26 May 1934, one year after Fliegender Hamburger introduction, the Burlington Railroad set an average speed record on long distance with their new streamlined train, the Zephyr, at 124 km/h (77 mph) with peaks at 185 km/h (115 mph).

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2. 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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3. 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.

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

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   Test runs have reached 443 km/h (275 mph) for conventional rail in 1996, and up to a world record 603 km/h (375 mph) for SCMaglev trains in April 2015. [7] The original Tokaido Shinkansen, connecting Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, three of Japan's largest cities, is one of the world's busiest high-speed rail lines.

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   May 10, 2019 · Japan has started testing its fastest-ever bullet train. The ALFA-X version of the high speed Shinkansen train is designed to be capable of reaching 400 kilometers per hour, or 249 mph.

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   So, how fast do bullet trains go? 200 MPH (321 KPH). 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.

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

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   Apr 2, 2024 · Inauguration of the line, just before the start of the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, was greeted by widespread international acclaim, and the Shinkansen was quickly dubbed the “bullet train” for the great speed the trains obtained and for the aerodynamic bullet shape of their noses.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › High-speed_railHigh-speed rail - Wikipedia

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   While there is no single standard that applies worldwide, lines built to handle speeds above 250 km/h (155 mph) or upgraded lines in excess of 200 km/h (125 mph) are widely considered to be high-speed. The first high-speed rail system, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, began operations in Honshu, Japan, in 1964.