It provides a seating space for passengers in its upper and lower decks. The train is constructed of aluminum to reduce weight. More than TGV series trains are currently serving destinations. The trains are designed for a maximum speed of kmph and currently run at kmph on high-speed lines. The renovated trains operate between Rome and Milan.
The cars are equipped with climate control and sound insulation, and feature ergonomic seats to provide maximum comfort.
It operates at a speed of kmph reducing the journey time between the two cities from four hours to just 90 minutes. It was constructed by Kawasaki, Hitachi and Nippon Sharyo. Join Our Newsletter Get important industry news and analysis sent to your inbox — sign up to our e-Newsletter here. News Analysis Features Comment Projects. Guidelines Shortlists Trains like the one unveiled in Qingdao this week could fill a critical middle space.
However there's one thing keeping this train from being ready to greet commuters -- a lack of completed maglev track networks. Currently, China only has one maglev line in commercial use, connecting Shanghai's Pudong Airport with the Longyang Road station in the city. The 30 km 19 mile journey takes about seven and a half minutes, with the train hitting speeds of kph mph.
And while it lands solidly at number four on this list, thanks to a top speed of mph , it's actually the oldest commercial maglev train still in operation. If you fly into Shanghai Pudong International Airport, riding this train is easy. You can hop off in central Shanghai or take it all the way to the outskirts of central Pudong, where the line ends.
China's Fuxing Hao also known as Fuxing or the CR series EMU operates regularly at speeds of up to mph — but during testing, it reached an impressive mph, giving it a well-deserved spot on this list. The Fuxing Hao travels on several high-speed lines in China, including the popular route between Beijing and Shanghai.
While Italy limits its trains to a speed of mph, the Frecciarossa reportedly reached a peak speed of mph By Evie Carrick March 23, Save Pin FB More. It often indicates a user profile. Log out. US Markets Loading H M S In the news. Alex Davies. Belgium's HSL-1 has been in service since The mph top speed means it takes less than 90 minutes to get from Paris to Brussels. Its mph top speed makes trips from Madrid to Barcelona go by in the blink of an eye. South Korea's KTX 2 may carry only passengers, but the mph top speed means they get to their destination incredibly quickly.
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