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

    Jun 5, 2023 · With a record test speed of 483km/h, the highest speed ever recorded by a conventional unmodified high-speed train, there are 85 trainsets currently in operation in China, split across the Shanghai Railway and Chengdu Railway.

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  3. www.visualcapitalist.com › visualizing-the-fastestVisualizing the Fastest Trains in the World - Visual Capitalist

    • Visualizing The Fastest Trains in The World
    • Who Has The Fastest Trains in The World?
    • China’s Fastest Trains Look to Pass Japan

    Ever since the invention of the steam locomotive in 1802, trains have been a driving societal force. Invented in Britain at the height of the Industrial Revolution, steam trains gave the empire an unparalleled advantage in transporting goods and people. Soon it spread around the world as other nations scrambled to build their own railway networks t...

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    Japan started the high-speed train revolution in earnest, and it’s still at the top of the charts. Though it’s fastest regular operating bullet trains (the N700A Shinkansen) can reach a top speed of 186 mph or 300 km/h, the country’s new development in magnetic levitation (maglev) is breaking speed records. In fact, the top two fastest trains in th...

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    Japan is facing stiff competition from China, which already has the world’s longest high speed railway network and is investing heavilyin infrastructure. China already has a maglev train in operation, the Shanghai Maglev, which connects the city center with the international airport. The country’s latest unveiled train in July 2021 achieved a land ...

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

    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.

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

    Learn about the history and speed of bullet trains in Japan, China, France, and other countries. Find out how the Shinkansen, CRH, TGV, and other high speed rail networks operate and compare their maximum speeds.

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  7. www.slashgear.com › 1643321The Science Behind Bullet Trains' Incredible Speeds

    Aug 18, 2024 · The train's distinctive wing shape helps to reduce air resistance, while the drive system is fitted with a "running wind cooling system." This train achieves speeds of 177 mph, which places it...

  8. english.mathrubhumi.com › news › worldAs India inches closer to bullet train, Japan's Shinkansen ...

    18 hours ago · Although the Shinkansen's maximum speed of 320 km/h (200 mph) has been surpassed by China's rail systems, the Shinkansen remains a symbol of Japan’s engineering prowess.

  9. www.jrailpass.com › blog › maglevJapanese Maglev Train: World's Fastest Bullet Train - JRailPass

    Nov 14, 2022 · The magnetic bullet train will connect Tokyo and Osaka in 1 hour - over 600 KPH. Check the specs of the future trains in Japan. Twice as fast as Shinkansen!