Did you know that the fastest train in the world has no wheel and it floats on magnetic field existing between the train and the track?

Of course, trains can’t fly over oceans like airplanes. But that doesn’t mean trains can’t run as fast as planes. Fortunately, some trains in this modern world are as fast as planes.

SHANGHAI MAGLEV is the fastest train in the world with a maximum operating speed of 267.8 mph. This service operates by Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Co. Shanghai Maglev runs at Shanghai’s high-speed magnetic levitation line. Maglev is an abbreviation of magnetic levitation – suspension or floating of an object by the magnetic field.

Unlike regular train tracks, Shanghai Maglev has no wheel, and it floats on magnetic field existing between the train and track. This electromagnetic pull offers by the powerful magnates let the train to fly over the track as there is no contact between train and track. It could reach its top speed of 267.8 mph from 0 mph in just 4 minutes. The Shanghai’s 18.95-mile long maglev line is the only commercially operated maglev in the world. Siemens and ThyssenKrupp companies built the Shanghai Maglev. The public service of the Shanghai maglev started on 1st January 2004.

Shanghai Maglev operates between Long Yang Road and Pudong international airport. The Shanghai maglev only takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to complete the whole journey. The total passenger capacity of the Shanghai maglev train is 574. Also, the train operates in every 15 minutes. It cost US$8 for one ticket and US$16 for a VIP ticket to travel in Shanghai maglev.

Other fastest trains in the world are:

1) HARMONY CRH 380A is the second fastest operating train service in the world. In commercial service, this electric, multiple unit trains can achieve a maximum speed of 236.12 mph. But it sets a record speed of 258.58 mph during initial tests. In October 2010, the China railways put CRH 380A trains into regular service between Shangai-Nanjing route. It can carry 494 passengers at a time.

2) Spain’s TALGO 350 high-speed train can achieve a maximum speed of 217.4 mph. The Talgo 350 runs between Madrid and Barcelona. The seating facilities in Talgo 350 trains divided into four classes – Club class, First class, Bistro class, and Coach class.

3) E5 series SHINKANSEN HAYABUSA is the fastest high-speed train service in Japan. This train service started on 5th March 2011 and operates between Tokyo and Aomori. At the top speed of 198.8 mph, E5 series Shinkansen would reach Shin-Aomori station from Tokyo (distance – 444.28 mi) in just 2 hours and 56 minutes. Each E5 series Shinkansen has three main classes – standard class offers 658 seats, the green class offers 55 seats, and gran class offers 18 seats

4) EURODUPLEX trains are the third series of TGV duplex high-speed trains. The French railway company SNCF operates the Euroduplex train service. This service connects French, Swiss, German and Luxembourg rail network. This multi-system, double deck rains can travel at a maximum speed of 198.8 mph and started the service in December 2011. This train can transport 1020 passengers at a time.

5) TGV DUPLEX is the fastest train service in France. This powerful train can touch a maximum speed of 198.8 mph. TGV duplex started service in December 2011. It is a double-deck, high-speed train that connects all the main cities in France. It is one of the most comfortable European trains that has a seating capacity of 508.

6) ETR 500 FRECCIAROSSA is the fastest train service in Italy, operated by Trenitalia company. The Frecciarossa trains have a maximum speed of 186.4 mph and runs between Milan-Rome-Naples route and offers 72 connections daily at the top speed of 186.4 mph, making it to reach Rome from Milan in just 2 hours and 40 minutes.

7) THSR 700T is a series of Taiwanese high-speed multiple unit trains that started service on 5th January 2007 between Taipei City and Kaohsiung. At the top speed of 186.4 mph, THSR 700T could shorten the journey time between these cities from four and a half hours to just 90 minutes.

8) VELARO E, developed by German engineering company Siemens, in Spain, is named as AVS 103. The Velaro E operates between Barcelona and Madrid. It runs at a maximum speed of 217.4 mph and can take passengers from Barcelona to Madrid in just 2 hours and 30 minutes. During trials, the Velaro E achieved a top speed of 250.84 mph. Velaro E has eight passenger cars and a seating capacity of 404.

9) AVG ITALO is the fastest running train in Europe. It has a maximum operational speed of 223.6 mph. But during initial test, in 2007, AVG train set a record speed of 356.6 mph. French manufacturing company Alstom built this multiple unit train. The AVG Italo started service in April 2007 and operates between Rome and Naples. traveling between these cities (distance – 140 mi) in just an hour. AVG Italo has great Eco-friendly structure, 98% of its parts are recyclable.

Source:
https://themysteriousworld.com/10-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

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