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2. Railway speed record - Wikipedia

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   An L0 Series trainset, holding the non-conventional train world speed record of 603 km/h (375 mph) TGV 4402 (operation V150) reaching 574.8 km/h (357 mph). The world record for a conventional wheeled passenger train is held by a modified French TGV high-speed (with standard equipment) code named V150, set in 2007 when it reached 574.8 km/h (357.2 mph) on a 140 km (87 mi) section of LGV Est ...

3. List of high-speed trains - Wikipedia

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   The following is a list of high-speed trains that have been, are, or will be in commercial service. A high-speed train is generally defined as one which operates at or over 125 mph (200 km/h) in regular passenger service, with a high level of service, and often comprising multi-powered elements.

4. High-speed rail in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   The InterCity 125 is the world's fastest diesel train. During the same period, British Rail also invested in a separate, parallel project to design a train based on conventional technology as a stopgap. [ 11 ]

5. Flying without wings: The world’s fastest trains - AOL

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   High-speed trains offer greener alternatives to short-haul flights. From China’s floating Maglev trains to France’s border busting TGVs, these are the fastest railway services you can ride today.

6. Have You Taken a Ride on One of the World's 8 Fastest Trains?

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   The World's Fastest Trains. China is a world leader for many things and that includes high-speed trains. While it's regular long-distance trains reach maximum operating speeds of 350 km/h (217 mph ...

7. List of high-speed railway lines - Wikipedia

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   This article provides a list of operational and under construction (or approved) high-speed rail networks, listed by country or region. While the International Union of Railways defines high-speed rail as public transport by rail at speeds of at least 200 km/h (124 mph) for upgraded tracks and 250 km/h (155 mph) or faster for new tracks, this article lists all the systems and lines that ...

8. High-speed rail - Wikipedia

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   In 1976 British Rail introduced a high-speed service able to reach 201 km/h (125 mph) using the InterCity 125 diesel-electric trainsets under the brand name of High Speed Train (HST). It was the fastest diesel-powered train in regular service and it improved upon its 160 km/h (100 mph) forerunners in speed and acceleration.

9. China unveils the world’s fastest high-speed train with a top ...

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   This state-of-the-art train is a testament to China's commitment to leading the world in railway innovation. With a test speed of 280 mph, the CR450 is poised to break records and set new ...