The 10 Fastest Trains in the World

Shanghai Maglev (China) - The Shanghai Maglev is the fastest train in the world, with a top speed of 430 km/h (267 mph). It connects Shanghai's Pudong International Airport with the city center.

Fuxing Hao CR400AF/BF (China) - The Fuxing Hao CR400AF/BF is a high-speed train that operates on the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway. It has a top speed of 400 km/h (249 mph).

Siemens Velaro E/AVS 103 (Spain/Germany) - The Siemens Velaro E/AVS 103 is a high-speed train that operates on the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line in Spain. It has a top speed of 400 km/h (249 mph).

AGV Italo (Italy) - The AGV Italo is a high-speed train that operates on the Milan-Naples high-speed line in Italy. It has a top speed of 360 km/h (224 mph).

E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa (Japan) - The E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa is a high-speed train that operates on the Tohoku Shinkansen line in Japan. It has a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

ETR Frecciarossa 1000 (Italy) - The ETR Frecciarossa 1000 is a high-speed train that operates on the Rome-Milan high-speed line in Italy. It has a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

Eurostar e320 (UK/France/Belgium) - The Eurostar e320 is a high-speed train that operates between London, Paris, and Brussels. It has a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

HSR-350x (South Korea) - The HSR-350x is a high-speed train that operates on the Gyeongbu high-speed line in South Korea. It has a top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph).

Alstom Avelia Euroduplex (France) - The Alstom Avelia Euroduplex is a high-speed train that operates on the LGV Est line in France. It has a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

Talgo 350 (Spain) - The Talgo 350 is a high-speed train that operates on the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line in Spain. It has a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).