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The world's fastest trains are typically high-speed trains designed to travel at incredibly high speeds, often exceeding 300 km/h (186 mph). Here are some of the fastest trains:
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Speed: 431 km/h (268 mph) Type: Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) The Maglev train in Shanghai holds the record for the world's fastest commercial train. It connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Station in Shanghai.
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Speed: 350 km/h (217 mph) Type: Conventional High-Speed Rail This is one of China’s high-speed trains, operating on the Beijing–Shanghai route.
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Speed: 320 km/h (199 mph) Type: Bullet Train The N700 Shinkansen is part of Japan’s famous bullet train network, running on several routes, including the Tōkaidō Shinkansen.
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Speed: 320 km/h (199 mph) Type: High-Speed Rail France's TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) is one of the pioneers of modern high-speed trains. The TGV Lyria runs at high speeds connecting Paris with Switzerland.
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Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph) Type: High-Speed Rail The Eurostar operates through the Channel Tunnel, connecting London, Paris, and Brussels at high speeds.
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Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph) Type: High-Speed Rail Germany's ICE (InterCity Express) trains operate across the country and into neighboring countries like Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
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These trains are typically designed for efficiency, speed, and safety, with their primary goal being to cut down travel times across large distances.
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