World's Fastest Trains - How Fast Is India?
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In India trains are often considered as the cheapest and the most convenient means of transportation over long distances. But did you know that the average top speed of an Indian Superfast express train ranges from110-120km/hr? But countries like Japan, France and China are testing trains which can go up to 610Km/hr. Yes you heard it right, here is the list of trains across the world which are as fast as airplanes.
1. Japan - L0 Series Maglev: 601 Kmph
This Japanese train, which is currently being developed and tested by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). The first segment from Tokyo to Nagoya is set to open in 2027 and then it will be extended up to Osaka. When completed, this will run at a maximum speed of 601 Kmph.
2. France - TGV POS: 574 kmph
France has had high-speed rail travel for many years. And in 2007, the TGV POS started and had a speed of 574kmph. It was the fastest train in the world at that time but was surpassed by Japan's L0 Series in 2015.
3. China - CRH380A Hexie: 302 mph
While China's CRH380A Hexie also called Harmony can run at a maximum speed of around 379 kmph, however, it reached a whopping 486kmph during testing.
Fastest Train in India
Now when you know about some of the world's extremely fast trains, you might be thinking, does India have such fast trains? The current fastest train in India is “The Vande Bharat Express”. It runs at a speed of 180 km/hr. Which is comparatively slower to that of trains in China, France or Japan. The train runs between Delhi-Katra and Delhi-Varanasi. The train can attain a speed of 200kmph; however, our current railway track infrastructure doesn’t support such a high speed. Although we are comparatively a little slower in terms of speed, but the fact can not be forgotten that India stands at the position of number four in terms of worlds largest railway network. 1st is America, China, Russia n india. What do you think about these superfast trains across the world? Do mention your thoughts in the comment section below.
