7 of the World's Fastest Trains, Reaching Speeds Up to 601.9 km/h

Trains are a popular mode of transportation for people traveling. Besides being cheaper than airplanes, trains offer a different experience, including the thrill of high-speed travel.

According to *travelandleisure.com*, here are seven of the fastest trains in the world today.

1. L0 Series Maglev (601.9 km/h)

This train will be operated by Japan Railway Central (JRC), also known as JR Tokai. This high-speed rail service is scheduled to begin in 2027, with a route between Tokyo and Nagoya. By the end of 2017, development of the train was nearing completion and ready for production.

2. TGV POS (574.5 km/h)

The TGV POS is operated by the French national railway company, SNCF. TGV POS is one of the latest operational train services in France, furthering the development of high-speed rail that began in the late 1970s.

3. CRH380A Hexie (486.02 km/h)

The CRH 380A is the third fastest high-speed train service in China. In October 2010, the Chinese railway began regularly operating the CRH 380A on the Shanghai-Nanjing line. This train is produced by CSR Qingdao Sifang Locomotive and Rolling Stock Company.

4. Shanghai Maglev (431.3 km/h)

This train is operated by Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Co. The Shanghai Maglev travels from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road metro station in Shanghai.

5. HEMU-430X (421.6 km/h)

This high-speed train is from South Korea and is the fastest train in the country's history. The HEMU-430X is part of the Korea Train eXpress (KTX) system and is operated by Korail. In 2018, Korail built a new line from Wonju to Gangneung.

6. Fuxing Hao CR400AF/BF (418.4 km/h)

The CR code of this train stands for China Railway. The Fuxing Hao CR400AF/BF typically carries over 556 passengers between Beijing South and Shanghai Hongqiao Station.

7. Frecciarossa 1000 (394.3 km/h)

This high-speed train from Italy is nicknamed the ‘Red Arrow’. The Frecciarossa 1000 can transport travelers from Milan to Florence or Rome in under three hours.