Flights might seem like the simplest mode of transport, but a ride on the fastest train in the world will challenge airplanes on travel time, not to mention efficiency. And while headlines may proclaim Japan’s L0 Maglev between Tokyo and Nagoya the fastest train ever, with a 313 mph average speed that cuts the time it takes to travel between the cities by half, it’s not scheduled to start service until 2027. So although there are faster ones in testing than those in this list of the fastest trains in the world. In this video, we’re featuring high-speed rails.

1. Shanghai Maglev: 267 mph, China
2. Harmony CRH 380A: 236.12 mph, China
3. Korail KTX: 205 mph, South Korea
4. Eurostar e320: 200 mph, United Kingdom
5. Fuxing Hao CR400AF/BF: 249 mph:
6. Deutsche Bahn ICE: 205 mph, Germany
7. TGV —320 kph/198.5 mph (France)

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