25 Fastest Bullet Trains in the World

The Acela Express is a high-speed train operated by Amtrak, the national passenger railroad service of the United States. It was first introduced in 2000 and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 150 mph on certain sections of the Northeast Corridor rail line, which connects major cities on the East Coast such as Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.

The ETR 600, also known as the “Pendolino,” is a high-speed tilting train operated by Trenitalia, the national railway company of Italy. It was first introduced in 1988, and it is capable of reaching speeds of up to 160 mph. The ETR 600 is primarily used for passenger service on various routes across Italy, including those connecting major cities such as Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, and Bologna.

The Shinkansen E7 is a high-speed train operated by Japan’s national
railway company, Japan Railways Group (JR). It is a part of the Shinkansen fleet, which is Japan’s famous bullet train. The E7 series trains were first introduced in 2014 and are considered the latest Shinkansen trains. The E7 is capable of reaching speeds of up to 171 mph and is primarily used for passenger service between major cities in Japan, such as Tokyo, Sendai, and Aomori.

The E2 series trains were first introduced in 1999 and were used for
passenger service in the Tohoku and Hokkaido region of Japan. These trains have been phased out and replaced by more advanced models such as the E5 and E7 series. The E2 trains were capable of reaching speeds of up to 171 mph.

The TGV Atlantique is a high-speed train operated by the French national railway company, SNCF. It is a part of the TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) family of trains and was first introduced in 1989. The TGV Atlantique is capable of reaching speeds of up to 186 mph, making it one of the fastest trains in the world. It is primarily used for passenger service between Paris and the western region of France, including cities such as Nantes, Bordeaux, and Rennes.

The Eurostar e300 is a high-speed train operated by Eurostar, the
international rail service that connects the United Kingdom with continental Europe. The e300 series trains were introduced in 1994 and have been in service for more than a decade now. These trains are capable of reaching speeds of up to 186 mph and are primarily used for passenger service between London and other major cities in Europe, including Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.

The Thalys PBKA (Paris-Brussels-Cologne-Amsterdam) is a high-speed train operated by the international rail company, Thalys. It is primarily used for passenger service between major cities in France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, such as Paris, Brussels, Cologne, and Amsterdam. The Thalys PBKA is capable of reaching speeds of up to 186 mph and is considered one of the fastest trains in Europe.

The Shinkansen N700 is a high-speed train operated by Japan Railways Group (JR). N700 series trains were first introduced in 2007 and are considered one of the latest Shinkansen trains. The N700 is capable of reaching speeds of up to 186 mph and is primarily used for passenger service between major cities in Japan, such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kagoshima.

The KTX-I is a high-speed train operated by Korail, the national railway company of South Korea. It is a part of the KTX (Korea Train eXpress) fleet, which is South Korea’s high-speed rail system. The KTX-I trains are capable of reaching speeds of up to 190 mph and are primarily used for passenger service between major cities in South Korea, such as Seoul, Busan, and Mokpo.

The TGV Duplex is a high-speed train operated by the SNCF, and it was first introduced in 2011. The TGV Duplex is capable of reaching speeds of up to 199 mph, making it one of the fastest trains in the world. It is primarily used for passenger service between major cities in France, such as Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and other cities in the southeast of France.

The TGV Lyria is a high-speed train operated by the SNCF, and the Swiss Federal Railways. It is primarily used for passenger service between France and Switzerland, connecting cities such as Paris, Lyon, Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich. The TGV Lyria is capable of reaching speeds of up to 199 mph.

The Eurostar e320 is a high-speed train operated by Eurostar. The e320 series trains were introduced in 2015 as the replacement for the older e300 series and are considered to be more advanced and efficient. The e320 trains are capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 mph and are primarily used for passenger service between London and other major cities in Europe, including Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.

The TGV POS (Paris-Ostfrankreich-Schweiz) is a high-speed train operated by the SNCF. It was first introduced in 2007. The TGV POS is capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 mph and is primarily used for passenger service on various high-speed rail routes in France, as well as on international routes connecting France with other European countries such as Germany and Switzerland.

The ICE 3, also known as the “ICE Cubes”, is a high-speed train operated by Deutsche Bahn, the national railway company of Germany. It is a part of the InterCity Express (ICE) fleet and was first introduced in 2000. The ICE 3 is capable of reaching speeds of up to 205 mph and is primarily used for passenger service on various high-speed rail routes in Germany, as well as on international routes connecting Germany with other European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and Denmark.

The KTX-Sancheon is a high-speed train operated by Korail. The KTX-
Sancheon trains were introduced in 2010 and are considered an improved version of the KTX-I trains. They are capable of reaching speeds of up to 205 mph and are primarily used for passenger service between major cities in South Korea, such as Seoul, Busan, and Mokpo.

The Velaro RUS is a high-speed train operated by Russian Railways, the national railway company of Russia. It is a variant of the Velaro family of trains, developed by Siemens, and was first introduced in 2009. The Velaro RUS is capable of reaching speeds of up to 217 mph and is primarily used for passenger service on the Moscow-St. Petersburg route, as well as other routes in Russia.

The AVE Class 103, also known as the “Talgo 250,” is a high-speed train operated by Renfe, the national railway company of Spain. It is a part of the Alta Velocidad Española (AVE) fleet and was first introduced in 1992. The AVE Class 103 is capable of reaching speeds of up to 217 mph and is primarily used for passenger service on various high-speed rail routes in Spain, connecting major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia.

The Talgo 350, also known as the “Avril,” is a high-speed train operated by Renfe. It was first introduced in 2005 and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 220 mph on certain sections of the Spanish high-speed rail network. The Talgo 350 is primarily used for passenger service on various routes across Spain, including those connecting major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia.

The Shinkansen E5 and H5 are high-speed trains operated by Japan
Railways Group (JR). The E5 series trains were first introduced in 2011 and the H5 series in 2013, and they are used for passenger service on the Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen lines in Japan.

Both trains are capable of reaching speeds of up to 224 mph.

The AGV Italo is a high-speed train manufactured by Alstom, a French
multinational company. It was specifically developed for Italy and was first introduced in 2011. The AGV Italo is capable of reaching speeds of up to 224 mph and is primarily used for passenger service on various high-speed rail routes in Italy, including those connecting major cities such as Rome, Florence, Milan, and Venice.

The Zefiro 380 is a high-speed train manufactured by Bombardier
Transportation, a Canadian multinational company. It was specifically
developed for China and was first introduced in 2010. The Zefiro 380 is capable of reaching speeds of up to 236 mph and is primarily used for passenger service on various high-speed rail routes in China.

The CRH380A is a high-speed train manufactured by China South
Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation (CSR) and China North Locomotive & Rolling Stock Industry Group (CNR), both are Chinese state-owned companies. The CRH380A was first introduced in 2010 and is primarily used for passenger service on various high-speed rail routes in China. The trains are capable of reaching speeds of up to 236 mph.

The Frecciarossa 1000, also known as the ETR 1000, is a high-speed train developed by Trenitalia and Bombardier Transportation. It is the fastest train in Italy, with a top speed of 248.5 mph. The Frecciarossa 1000 began commercial operation in December 2017 and is currently in service between several major Italian cities, including Rome, Milan, Florence, and Venice.

The CR400 is a high-speed train manufactured by CRRC, China’s state-owned rolling stock manufacturer. It is a part of the CRH (China Railway High-speed) fleet, which is China’s high-speed rail system. The CR400 series trains were first introduced in 2019 and are considered one of the latest and most advanced high-speed trains in China. The CR400 is capable of reaching speeds of up to 261 mph and is primarily used for passenger service on various high-speed rail routes in China, connecting major cities in China.

The Shanghai Maglev Train, also known as the Shanghai Transrapid, is a high-speed magnetic levitation train in Shanghai, China. It is the first commercial high-speed maglev train in the world, first starting operation in 2004. The train is capable of reaching speeds of up to 268 mph making it one of the fastest trains in the world. It runs on a 30.5-mile route between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Longyang Road Station in Pudong, Shanghai.

The Shanghai Maglev Train operates on a guideway that uses magnetic levitation technology, which allows the train to float above the tracks, reducing friction and allowing for high speeds.