Top 10 Fastest High Speed Trains in the World 2021

since decades ago asian and european countries have been competing to achieve the best high-speed railway networks in the world although first introduced in japan when the first shinkansen trains were introduced in 1964 high-speed rail was truly established in europe during the 80s and 90s and it continued to grow ever since in 2015 a prototype of the japanese maglev l zero series train achieved an absolute railway speed record of 603 kilometers per hour but there's still a long way to go before we will actually see it in service in today's video we are going to have a look into the list of fastest operational high-speed trains in the world 10 ktx 1 and ktx sanjin korea train express often known as ktx is south korea's high-speed rail system operated by corrail the national railway operator of south korea the ktx services were first launched in april 2004 and consist in two types of high-speed trains called ktx1 and ktx sanjin the ktx1 is based on the french tgv reso and it was manufactured in both france and south korea by alstom and hyundai rotom as part of a technology transfer agreement between the two countries built by hyundai rotom the ktx sanchen is an updated version of the ktx1 and it has been in service since 2010. the train is built using aluminium alloy which makes it lighter and more robust than its predecessor and benefits of reduced air resistance and optimized energy efficiency as a result the acceleration time needed to reach 300 kilometers per hour has been reduced to 316 seconds from 365 seconds of the ktx one the ktx engine are also being used by a separate railway operator named sr which operates high-speed services branded as srt as far as the cost the srd services are up to 15 percent cheaper than ktx but the srt lines are still limited to certain areas although the infrastructure is designed for 350 kilometers per hour both ktx high-speed trains are designed to run at 330 kilometers per hour with the top operational speed being limited to 305 kilometers per hour number nine tolga 350 nicknamed potto in spanish because of its nose that looks like the beak of a duck the talgo 350 is a high-speed train manufactured by talgo based on bomber deer transportation's power card technology developed using only lightweight materials the train delivers high performance and efficiency and features independently rotating wheels instead of bogies positioned between cars the train set is fitted with the latest technology systems for a push-pull configuration and includes two traction units at each end and up to 12 passenger cars talgo guarantees a completely enjoyable on-board traveling experience the 350 being quiet and offering a smooth and stable ride the train is mainly used in spain for the ava service by the state railway company and it is classified as class 102 and 112 serving various lines including madrid barcelona high-speed railway since october 2018 tolgo also provides rolling stock to service a 450 kilometers high-speed line in saudi arabia called haramain high-speed railway the train sets for the haramain railway project require the development of many patents including increased protection from dust and sand and passenger safety and comfort in extreme climates tolga 350 is capable of reaching speeds of up to 350 kilometers per hour however its certified maximum operating speed is 330 kilometers per hour and it currently operates at only 300 kilometers per hour due to railway infrastructure limitations in both spain and saudi arabia number eight availa euro duplex the avelia euro duplex is a double-decker high-speed train manufactured by allston as part of the duplex series the third generation of the tgv family of high-speed trains specially designed to increase capacity on congested high-speed railways benefiting of two floors and passenger rooms the avelia euro duplex holds up to 40 more passengers than an equivalent length single deck train with bogies placed between cars the passengers feel less vibration and the ride is quieter the trains are equipped with wi-fi internet and passenger information screens providing real-time information on the journey and connections the euro duplex entered commercial service in december 2011 and later in july 2017 alstom delivered the new generation of euroduplex named oseon which have 10 percent increased passenger capacity and feature a number of innovations and systems to provide passengers with an enhanced travel experience availa euro duplex has been designed to run across borders and operates in france germany switzerland spain and luxembourg under four different traction power voltages another implementation of the euro duplex can be found in morocco which inaugurated in 2018 the first high-speed train on the african continent the trains have been modified according to the moroccan climatic and environmental conditions and operate the elboroc high-speed rail service reaching speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour the avelia euro duplex has been designed and tested for speeds of up to 350 kilometers per hour but its operational services are limited to only 320 kilometers per hour in april 2007 a modified tuned tgv post train set a variant of the duplex family set a new world record for conventional wheeled trains reaching a speed of 574.8 kilometers per hour which remains until today the highest speed ever achieved by a conventional wheeled train number seven avelia agv-575 italo is europe's first private high-speed railway operator which entered the market in 2012 with its first services based on the latest technology of the all stems of elia range of high-speed trains the italo agv features a distributed drive system under the entire train instead of being concentrated in dedicated locomotives this innovative concept allows the space freed up to accommodate more passengers increasing capacity of the train by 20 the articulated train set style with distributed power and jacobs bogeys eliminates much of the vibration and noise produced by the movement on board and absorbs the movement between cars for its operator the avelia agv provides a range of long-term financial benefits such as 15 to 30 percent less energy consumption due to its lightweight and aerodynamic design the bright interior benefits of large windows and quiet traveling conditions and it is divided into four classes smart comfort prima and club executive all featuring free wi-fi live television and ample space for each passenger the italo agv train sets are designed for a maximum speed of 360 kilometers per hour but they operate at only 300 kilometers per hour which is the maximum speed allowed on the italian high-speed rail network number six shinkansen n700s series in july 2020 japan launched its latest record-breaking bullet train the n700s which entered service on the tokaido shinkansen line running between tokyo and osaka the suffix of the n700s stands for supreme to outline the progression and design technology and comfort this is the sixth generation model of the n700 series with cutting-edge new features such as an upgraded automatic control and braking system and a lithium-ion battery self-propulsion system the first of its kind in the world this allows the train to run on its own for a short distance by switching to backup battery systems in case of a power outage or an earthquake other technological improvements include the utilization of a new type of active suspension that will make journeys feel smoother for the comfort of the passengers there will be improved reclining functionality in an electrical outlet at every seat the n700s can run up to 360 kilometers per hour however the operating speed is capped at 285 kilometers per hour on the tokaido shinkansen line and 300 kilometers per hour on the sanyo shinkansen line number five shinkansen h5 e5 and e6 series the tohoku shinkansen line operated by east japan railway company is japan's longest high-speed railway line and home of the fastest operating bullet train services in japan called hayabusa which started operations in 2011. there are three almost identical trains in terms of technical specifications running on this route the e5 and h5 series share the same design however they have a distinctive painted body side stripe which is pink for the e5 and lavender for the h5 the third one e6 series is painted in red and it mainly operates a small extension line called akita the rolling stock is manufactured by hitachi and kawasaki heavy industries and the development was based on the former experimental high-speed trains fasttech 360. the trains feature a long nose which extends 15 meters to the front preventing the tunnel boom effect when trains enter a tunnel at high speed and full active suspension and body tilting system the integration of these systems managed to enhance the ride quality and comfort even at a speed of 320 kilometers per hour and a curve radius of 4000 meters the trains have three separate seating classes grand class green class and ordinary class the interiors featuring genuine leather seats wool carpeting and metallic elements to create a comfortable atmosphere for all passengers though the trains were designed to run at speeds up to kilometers per hour their top operational speed was fixed to 320 kilometers per hour for passenger and environmental comfort since 2012. number four zephyra v300 the frechirosa 1000 also known as the etr 400 is a variant of the zafiro 300 offered by bombardier in association with hitachi rail to trinitalia the italian national railway operator the train entered service in june 2015 and it is the first high-speed train in the world to have obtained the certification of environmental impact being capable of limiting co2 emission per passenger to only 28 grams this train also ensures top-level performances in terms of noise and vibration reduction and it is manufactured using materials which are 85 recyclable and 95 renewable there are four levels of service inside the train which combine elegance maximum travel comfort wide quarters ergonomic seats sound proofing vibrations and led lighting the train features power outlets at every seat free wi-fi access and on-board monitors displaying travel information and news constantly updated able to travel on all european high-speed networks the train has a distributed traction system with 16 engines and it can achieve a top commercial speed of 360 kilometers per hour however the train operates at only 300 kilometers per hour the maximum speed permitted on the italian high-speed rail network in the next few years the frachirosa 1000 will be available as well in spain as part of a recent contract signed with hitachi rail and bombardier which will provide 23 new train sets to private spanish rail operator elsa number three siemens velaro based on the inner city express 3m high-speed trains manufactured by siemens for the deutsche bahn the velaro family was developed for the global market demonstrating its versatility and broad deployment range day and night reliable and configured to meet national and international requirements the high-performance velaro family can be operated in four climatic zones from spain to russia and as far as china spain's renfe was the first operator to order velaro trains for their ava network known as velaro e designated as avid class 103 the 625 kilometer run between barcelona and madrid is done in less than two and a half hours at speeds up to 310 kilometers per hour resistant to both fire and water the vel roe 320 operated by eurostar is especially tailored to meet the strict standards and design requirements of the channel tunnel regulations with a traction power of 16 000 kilowatts the train reaches a top speed of 320 kilometers per hour and it has a capacity of 950 seats the vel rod is the fourth generation of high-speed trains that siemens developed on the basis of the velro platform designed as a four-system capable train set capable to achieve a top speed of 320 kilometers per hour deutsche band classifies the train as class 407 and it currently operates in germany and in international services to france the turkish vallaroad is a derived velarod high-speed train adapted for the turkish state railways the train has a maximum power output of 8 000 kilowatts and reaches a maximum operational speed of 300 kilometers per hour the russian velaro also known as sappson has specially adapted components and systems to cope with the harsh weather conditions in russia the trains operate at a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour covering the 650 kilometers between moscow and zhang petersburg in only three and a half hours the valero crh3c is a chinese version of the velaro very similar to spain's velro e but wider to accommodate almost 50 more passengers it has a traction power rating of 18 400 kilowatts and reaches a maximum operational speed of 300 kilometers per hour designed to operate at a maximum speed of 360 kilometers per hour the siemens velaro is one of the fastest high-speed trains in the world having reached a speed of 403.7 kilometers per hour a world record at its time for wheeled and unmodified commercial service train sets number two hexi howe crh 380 abc and d hexi is a generic term for multiple unit high-speed trains operated by china railway which are based on foreign technology but manufactured locally in china through technology transfer licenses with the ultimate goal of china acquiring the know-how and capability to produce high-speed trains there are four train series which have been manufactured to operate on newly constructed chinese high-speed railway lines the crh-380a is the only one not officially based on a foreign design although there have been accusations that it is based on unlicensed shinkansen technology the other three series are crh380b which is a derived version of the siemens velaro crh380c a derived crh380b with a redesigned nose and electrical equipment from hitachi and crh-380d a variant of bombardier zephyro the initial train sets of each of the hexy series were produced overseas and later in china through technology transfer all four train series have a design maximum speed of 380 kilometers per hour and can achieve a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour in commercial service china currently holds many patents related to some of the components of these trains which have been redesigned to allow higher speeds however these patents are only valid in china and as a result these technologies cannot be exported internationally number one fusion howe cr 400 af and bf on june 26 2017 fusion howe the latest standardized electric multiple unit train of china and one of the best of its kind in the world made its debut on beijing shanghai high-speed railway beginning a new era for china's high-speed railway system compared to former hexi trains where most of the components and technology were imported from overseas china possesses all the intellectual property rights of the fish and house design and core technologies the trains are elegant and smooth coming in two types of designs nicknamed blue and red dolphin as cr 400 af and golden phoenix's cr400bf the trains feature a lightweight aluminium alloy body a streamlined low resistance design which helps decrease energy consumption and over 2 500 sensors and intelligent controls allowing automatic driving the interior is spacious and comfortable and benefits a free wi-fi access and phone charging devices with usb plugs in all carriages fusion how is currently the fastest operating conventional wheeled high-speed train in the world with an operational speed of 350 kilometers per hour although its design speed allows it to hit even more than that for a large country like china speed is an important factor in covering the distance between cities and pushing how manages to deliver just that representing the epitome of china's high-speed railway sector of the 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Published: Wed Feb 03 2021