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The fastest train in the world is the French ALSTOM AGV tested at 577 km/h, folowed by the Japanese magnetic train that can go over 550 kmph, itself closely followed by the French TGV -also a product of the ASTOM company. But the fastest high speed train in commercial operation is a Chinese one, operating at 350 km/h.
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The record for the fastest conventional train in the world is held by the French TGV, which achieved 574.8 Km/Hr on 3rd April 2007. This was a special test run.
There are many trains which run between 300 and 320 Km/Hr on normal scheduled passenger carrying runs. As well as the French TGV, there is the German ICE, Spanish AVE, the the Japanese Shinkansen and Chinese High Speed trains which exceed 300 Km/Hr.
It is difficult to define which train type is the fastest in the world, because there are so many. But an EXTREMELY fast one that is definitley a contender for that title are the bullet trains of Japan. They can get from one end of Japan to the other in a single day. Not the whole day though. There are 6 main bullet train lines called Shinkansen.
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The fastest freight train was operated by SNCF (French National Railways) between 1997 and 2000 between Paris and Orange.
The world speed record for a freight wagon was reached on May 30th, 1997, as one G13 type wagon was pulled by a TGV trainset on the Calais-Lille high speed line. The highest speed reached was 281,8 km/h.
The fastest train in operation is TGV Pos at 574.8 kmh, while the fastest non-operating train is Virgin Hyperloop.
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How fast is the fastest french train?
The fastest French train is the TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) which has held the world record for the fastest conventional wheeled train, reaching speeds of up to 357.2 mph (574.8 km/h) during tests. In regular service, TGV trains typically operate at speeds of around 186 mph (300 km/h) on dedicated high-speed rail lines.
What is the fastest train in trainz 2006?
In Trainz 2006, the fastest train is the Shinkansen, which is a high-speed train from Japan capable of reaching speeds over 200 miles per hour. It is known for its sleek design and efficient operation.
In 1893 what train set record for the fastest?
The New York Central Railroad's Empire State Express set the record for the fastest long-distance train in the world in 1893, reaching a speed of 112.5 mph (181 km/h).
Who is the fastest lady runner in the world?
As of now, the title of the fastest female runner in the world is held by Florence Griffith-Joyner, who set the world record in the 100m and 200m sprints in 1988. Her records still stand today.
What is the duration of The World's Fastest Indian?
The duration of The World's Fastest Indian is 2.12 hours.
