List of high-speed trains
Updated: 5/20/2026, 7:05:26 PM Wikipedia source
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. In these tables, two or three maximum speeds are given: the column "Operated" refers to the maximum speed reached by the train in commercial operations, while the column "Design" refers to the theoretical maximum speed in commercial operations as announced by the manufacturer. Finally, a third "Record" speed may also be listed if there is an independently verified speed record.
Tables
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Operated
Operated
Name
Operated
Operators
Designed
Family
Record
Acela Express
Acela Express
Name
Acela Express
Operators
Amtrak
Family
TGV & LRC derived
Manufacturer
Alstom
Bombardier
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
25 kV 60 Hz AC
12 kV 60 Hz AC
12 kV 25 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
240 (150 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
266 (165 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
266 (165 mph)
In
Service
2000
Picture
Afrosiyob
Afrosiyob
Name
Afrosiyob
Operators
Uzbekistan Railways
Family
Talgo 250
Manufacturer
Talgo
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
In
Service
2011
Picture
AGV 575
AGV 575
Name
AGV 575
Operators
NTV
Family
AGV
Manufacturer
Alstom
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
360
In
Service
2012
Picture
Alfa Pendular
Alfa Pendular
Name
Alfa Pendular
Operators
CP
Family
Pendolino
Manufacturer
Fiat Ferroviaria
Adtranz
Siemens
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
220
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
In
Service
1999
Picture
American Pioneer 220
American Pioneer 220
Name
American Pioneer 220
Operators
Brightline West
Family
Velaro
Manufacturer
Siemens Mobility
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
380 (240 mph)
In
Service
2029
Alvia Class 120, 121
(variable gauge)
Alvia Class 120, 121
(variable gauge)
Name
Alvia Class 120, 121
(variable gauge)
Operators
Renfe
Manufacturer
CAF
Alstom
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
In
Service
2004
Picture
Alvia Class 130 (variable gauge)
Alvia Class 130 (variable gauge)
Name
Alvia Class 130 (variable gauge)
Operators
Talgo 250
Family
Talgo
Bombardier
Manufacturer
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2007
In
Service
Alvia Class 730
(variable gauge)
Alvia Class 730
(variable gauge)
Name
Alvia Class 730
(variable gauge)
Operators
concentrated (2 electric power cars, 2 diesel-generator trailers)
Family
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
Diesel (electric transmission)
Manufacturer
2012
Power
distribution
Avant Class 104
Avant Class 104
Name
Avant Class 104
Operators
Pendolino
Family
Alstom
CAF
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2003
In
Service
Avant Class 114
Avant Class 114
Name
Avant Class 114
Operators
New Pendolino
Family
Alstom
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2009
In
Service
AVE Class 100
AVE Class 100
Name
AVE Class 100
Operators
TGV
Family
GEC-Alstom
CAF
Manufacturer
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
Power supply
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
357
Maximum speed (km/h)
1992
In
Service
AVE Class 102, 112
AVE Class 102, 112
Name
AVE Class 102, 112
Operators
Talgo 350
Family
Talgo
Bombardier
Manufacturer
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
310
Maximum speed (km/h)
350
Maximum speed (km/h)
365
Maximum speed (km/h)
2005
In
Service
AVE Class 103
AVE Class 103
Name
AVE Class 103
Operators
Velaro
Family
Siemens
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
310
Maximum speed (km/h)
350
Maximum speed (km/h)
403
Maximum speed (km/h)
2006
In
Service
AVE Class 106
AVE Class 106
Name
AVE Class 106
Operators
Talgo AVRIL
Family
Talgo
Bombardier
Manufacturer
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
1 kV DC
Power supply
310
Maximum speed (km/h)
380
Maximum speed (km/h)
363
Maximum speed (km/h)
2024
In
Service
Avelia Liberty (NextGen Acela)
Avelia Liberty (NextGen Acela)
Name
Avelia Liberty (NextGen Acela)
Operators
Amtrak
Family
TGV & New Pendolino derived
Manufacturer
Alstom
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
25 kV 60 Hz AC
12 kV 60 Hz AC
12 kV 25 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
260 (160 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
350 (220 mph)
In
Service
2025
Picture
Bely Krechet
Bely Krechet
Name
Bely Krechet
Operators
RZD
Manufacturer
Ural Locomotives
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
400
In
Service
2028
Picture
BR Class 180
BR Class 180
Name
BR Class 180
Operators
Grand Central
Family
Coradia
Manufacturer
Alstom
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
Diesel (hydraulic transmission)
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
In
Service
2002
Picture
BR Class 220
BR Class 220
Name
BR Class 220
Operators
CrossCountry
Family
Voyager
Manufacturer
Bombardier
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
Diesel (electric transmission)
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
In
Service
2001
Picture
BR Class 221
BR Class 221
Name
BR Class 221
Operators
CrossCountry
Grand Central
Family
Bombardier
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
Diesel (electric transmission)
Power supply
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
2002
In
Service
BR Class 222
BR Class 222
Name
BR Class 222
Operators
East Midlands Railway
Family
Bombardier
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
Diesel (electric transmission)
Power supply
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
2004
In
Service
BR Class 390
BR Class 390
Name
BR Class 390
Operators
Avanti West Coast
Family
Pendolino
Manufacturer
Alstom
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
225 (140 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
248 (154 mph)
In
Service
2002
Picture
BR Class 395
BR Class 395
Name
BR Class 395
Operators
Southeastern
Family
A-train
Manufacturer
Hitachi Rail
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
750 V DC (3rd rail)
Maximum speed (km/h)
225 (140 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
225 (140 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
252 (157 mph)
In
Service
2009
Picture
BR Class 397
BR Class 397
Name
BR Class 397
Operators
TransPennine Express
Family
CAF Civity
Manufacturer
CAF
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
In
Service
2019
Picture
BR Class 800
BR Class 800
Name
BR Class 800
Operators
Great Western Railway
London North Eastern Railway
Family
A-train
Manufacturer
Hitachi Rail
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Diesel (electric transmission)
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
225 (140 mph)
In
Service
2017
Picture
BR Class 801
BR Class 801
Name
BR Class 801
Operators
London North Eastern Railway
Family
Hitachi Rail
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
225 (140 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
2019
In
Service
BR Class 802
BR Class 802
Name
BR Class 802
Operators
Great Western Railway
Hull Trains
TransPennine Express
Family
Hitachi Rail
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Diesel (electric transmission)
Power supply
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
225 (140 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
2018
In
Service
BR Class 803
BR Class 803
Name
BR Class 803
Operators
Lumo
Family
Hitachi Rail
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
225 (140 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
2021
In
Service
BR Class 805
BR Class 805
Name
BR Class 805
Operators
Avanti West Coast
Family
Hitachi Rail
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Diesel (electric transmission)
Power supply
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
225 (140 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
2024
In
Service
BR Class 807
BR Class 807
Name
BR Class 807
Operators
Avanti West Coast
Family
Hitachi Rail
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
225 (140 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
2024
In
Service
BR Class 810
BR Class 810
Name
BR Class 810
Operators
East Midlands Railway
Family
Hitachi Rail
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Diesel (electric transmission)
Power supply
201 (125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
225 (140 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
2025
In
Service
BR Class 895
BR Class 895
Name
BR Class 895
Operators
HS2 Operator
Family
Zefiro
Manufacturer
Alstom/Hitachi
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
360 (220 mph)
In
Service
TBC
Picture
BR Class 897
BR Class 897
Name
BR Class 897
Operators
London North Eastern Railway
Family
CAF Civity
Manufacturer
CAF
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Diesel (battery)(electric transmission)
Maximum speed (km/h)
201 (125 mph)
In
Service
2027
CRH1A & CRH1B
CRH1A & CRH1B
Name
CRH1A & CRH1B
Operators
China Railway
Family
Regina
Manufacturer
Bombardier
CSR Sifang
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
278
In
Service
2007
Picture
CRH1E
CRH1E
Name
CRH1E
Operators
Zefiro
Family
Bombardier
CSR Sifang
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2009
In
Service
CRH1A-A
CRH1E-250
CRH1A-A
CRH1E-250
Name
CRH1A-A
CRH1E-250
Operators
CSR Sifang
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
250
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2016
Maximum speed (km/h)
CRH2A
CRH2B
CRH2E
CRH2A
CRH2B
CRH2E
Name
CRH2A
CRH2B
CRH2E
Operators
Shinkansen
Family
Kawasaki
CSR Sifang
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2007
In
Service
CRH2C
CRH2C
Name
CRH2C
Operators
Shinkansen derived
Family
CSR Sifang
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
300 (Stage 1) 350 (Stage 2)
Maximum speed (km/h)
394
Maximum speed (km/h)
2008
In
Service
CRH2E (New Batch, sleeper)
CRH2E (New Batch, sleeper)
Name
CRH2E (New Batch, sleeper)
Operators
CSR Sifang
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
250
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2017
Maximum speed (km/h)
CRH2G
CRH2G
Name
CRH2G
Operators
CSR Sifang
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
250
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2017
Maximum speed (km/h)
CRH3A
CRH3A
Name
CRH3A
Operators
Pendolino & Velaro derived
Family
CNR Tangshan
CNR Changchun
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2017
In
Service
CRH3C
CRH3C
Name
CRH3C
Operators
Velaro
Family
Siemens
CNR Tangshan
CNR Changchun
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
320 (Stage 1) 350 (Stage 2)
Maximum speed (km/h)
394
Maximum speed (km/h)
2008
In
Service
CRH5A
CRH5A
Name
CRH5A
Operators
New Pendolino
Family
Alstom
CNR Changchun
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2007
In
Service
CRH5G
CRH5G
Name
CRH5G
Operators
New Pendolino derived
Family
CNR Changchun
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2017
In
Service
CRH5E
CRH5E
Name
CRH5E
Operators
CNR Changchun
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
250
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2019
Maximum speed (km/h)
CRH6A
CRH6A
Name
CRH6A
Operators
Cinova
Family
CSR Sifang
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
200
Maximum speed (km/h)
220
Maximum speed (km/h)
2014
In
Service
CRH380A & AL
CRH380A & AL
Name
CRH380A & AL
Operators
Shinkansen derived
Family
CSR Sifang
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
380
Maximum speed (km/h)
486
Maximum speed (km/h)
2010
In
Service
CRH380B, BL & BG
CRH380B, BL & BG
Name
CRH380B, BL & BG
Operators
Velaro
Family
Siemens
CNR Tangshan
CNR Changchun
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
380
Maximum speed (km/h)
487
Maximum speed (km/h)
2011
In
Service
CRH380CL
CRH380CL
Name
CRH380CL
Operators
Velaro derived
Family
Hitachi Rail
CNR Changchun
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
380
Maximum speed (km/h)
2013
In
Service
CRH380D
CRH380D
Name
CRH380D
Operators
Zefiro
Family
Bombardier
CSR Sifang
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
380
Maximum speed (km/h)
483
Maximum speed (km/h)
2012
In
Service
CR300AF
CR300AF
Name
CR300AF
Operators
Fuxing
Family
CRRC Sifang
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
2019
In
Service
CR300BF
CR300BF
Name
CR300BF
Operators
CRRC Changchun
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
250
Power supply
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
2019
Maximum speed (km/h)
CR400AF, -A & -B
CR400AF, -A & -B
Name
CR400AF, -A & -B
Operators
CRRC Sifang
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
350
Power supply
400
Maximum speed (km/h)
420
Maximum speed (km/h)
2017
Maximum speed (km/h)
CR400BF, -A & -B
CR400BF, -A & -B
Name
CR400BF, -A & -B
Operators
CRRC Tangshan
CRRC Changchun
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
350
Power supply
400
Maximum speed (km/h)
420
Maximum speed (km/h)
2017
Maximum speed (km/h)
CR400BF-C
CR400BF-C
Name
CR400BF-C
Operators
CRRC Tangshan
CRRC Changchun
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
350
Power supply
400
Maximum speed (km/h)
420
Maximum speed (km/h)
2019
Maximum speed (km/h)
CR400AF, -xS & -xZ
CR400AF, -xS & -xZ
Name
CR400AF, -xS & -xZ
Operators
CRRC Sifang
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
350
Power supply
400
Maximum speed (km/h)
420
Maximum speed (km/h)
2021
Maximum speed (km/h)
CR400BF, -xS & -xZ
CR400BF, -xS & -xZ
Name
CR400BF, -xS & -xZ
Operators
CRRC Tangshan
CRRC Changchun
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
350
Power supply
400
Maximum speed (km/h)
420
Maximum speed (km/h)
2021
Maximum speed (km/h)
CR450AF
CR450AF
Name
CR450AF
Operators
CRRC Sifang
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
400
Power supply
450
Maximum speed (km/h)
2026
Maximum speed (km/h)
CR450BF
CR450BF
Name
CR450BF
Operators
CRRC Changchun
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
400
Power supply
450
Maximum speed (km/h)
2026
Maximum speed (km/h)
DSB IC5
DSB IC5
Name
DSB IC5
Operators
DSB
Family
Coradia Stream
Manufacturer
Alstom
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
15 kV 16 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
200
In
Service
2027
ED250
ED250
Name
ED250
Operators
PKP Intercity
Family
New Pendolino
Manufacturer
Alstom
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
200
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
291
In
Service
2014
Picture
ČD Class 680
ČD Class 680
Name
ČD Class 680
Operators
ČD
Family
Pendolino
Manufacturer
Alstom
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC, 15 kV 16 Hz AC and 3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
200
Maximum speed (km/h)
230
Maximum speed (km/h)
237
In
Service
2006
Picture
ETR 460
ETR 460
Name
ETR 460
Operators
Trenitalia
Family
Pendolino
Manufacturer
Fiat Ferroviaria
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
In
Service
1994
Picture
ETR 470
ETR 470
Name
ETR 470
Operators
SBB
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
3 kV DC
15 kV 16 Hz AC
25 kV 50 Hz
Power
distribution
200
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
1996–2014
Maximum speed (km/h)
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
Name
Trenitalia
Operators
1996–2021
Hellenic Train
Hellenic Train
Name
Hellenic Train
Operators
2022
ETR 480 / ETR 485
ETR 480 / ETR 485
Name
ETR 480 / ETR 485
Operators
Trenitalia
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
3 kV DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
250
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
1997
Maximum speed (km/h)
ETR 500 (2nd gen)
ETR 500 (2nd gen)
Name
ETR 500 (2nd gen)
Family
Alstom
Bombardier
AnsaldoBreda
Manufacturer
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
1 kV DC (500F)
Power supply
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
362
Maximum speed (km/h)
2000
In
Service
ETR 600
ETR 600
Name
ETR 600
Operators
New Pendolino
Family
Alstom
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2008
In
Service
ETR 610
ETR 610
Name
ETR 610
Operators
Alstom
Family
distributed
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
15 kV 16 Hz AC
3 kV DC
Power
distribution
250
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2008
Maximum speed (km/h)
ETR 675
ETR 675
Name
ETR 675
Operators
NTV
Family
Alstom
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
Power supply
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
2017
In
Service
ETR 700 (Previously known as V250)
ETR 700 (Previously known as V250)
Name
ETR 700 (Previously known as V250)
Operators
Trenitalia
(Previously NS
SNCB)
Manufacturer
AnsaldoBreda
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
1 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
In
Service
2012 - 2013
2019
Picture
ETR 1000 (Frecciarossa 1000)
ETR 1000 (Frecciarossa 1000)
Name
ETR 1000 (Frecciarossa 1000)
Operators
Trenitalia
Iryo
Family
Zefiro
Manufacturer
Bombardier
AnsaldoBreda
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
1 kV DC
15 kV 16 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
360
Maximum speed (km/h)
393
In
Service
2015
Picture
Electric Tilt Train
Electric Tilt Train
Name
Electric Tilt Train
Operators
Queensland Rail
Family
Tilt Train
Manufacturer
Walkers Limited
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
160
Maximum speed (km/h)
210
In
Service
1998
Picture
Eurostar e300
Eurostar e300
Name
Eurostar e300
Operators
Eurostar
Family
TGV
Manufacturer
GEC-Alstom
Power
distribution
concentrated with additional distributed traction (2 power cars, 2 pass. semi-motor cars)
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
1 kV DC
750 V DC (3rd rail, no longer in use)
Maximum speed (km/h)
300 (190 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
300 (190 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
334 (208 mph)
In
Service
1993
Picture
Eurostar e320
Eurostar e320
Name
Eurostar e320
Operators
Eurostar
Family
Velaro
Manufacturer
Siemens
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
15 kV 16 Hz AC
3 kV DC
1 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
320 (200 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
320 (200 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
352 (219 mph)
In
Service
2015
Picture
Flytoget Class 78
Flytoget Class 78
Name
Flytoget Class 78
Operators
Flytoget
Family
Oaris
Manufacturer
CAF
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
15 kV 16 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
210
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
In
Service
2021
Picture
GMB Class 71
GMB Class 71
Name
GMB Class 71
Operators
X 2000 derived
Family
Adtranz
Strømmen
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
15 kV 16 Hz AC
Power supply
210
Maximum speed (km/h)
210
Maximum speed (km/h)
1998
In
Service
ICE 1
ICE 1
Name
ICE 1
Operators
DB
Family
ICE
Manufacturer
Siemens
ABB
AEG
Krauss-Maffei
Krupp
Thyssen
Henschel
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
15 kV 16 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
280
Maximum speed (km/h)
280
Maximum speed (km/h)
310
In
Service
1991
Picture
| Name | Operators | Family | Manufacturer | Power distribution | Power supply | Maximum speed (km/h) | In Service | Picture | ||
| Operated | Designed | Record | ||||||||
| Acela Express | Amtrak | TGV & LRC derived | Alstom Bombardier | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 60 Hz AC 12 kV 60 Hz AC 12 kV 25 Hz AC | 240 (150 mph) | 266 (165 mph) | 266 (165 mph) | 2000 | |
| Afrosiyob | Uzbekistan Railways | Talgo 250 | Talgo | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2011 | | |
| AGV 575 | NTV | AGV | Alstom | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 3 kV DC | 300 | 360 | 2012 | | |
| Alfa Pendular | CP | Pendolino | Fiat Ferroviaria Adtranz Siemens | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 220 | 250 | 1999 | | |
| American Pioneer 220 | Brightline West | Velaro | Siemens Mobility | distributed | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 380 (240 mph) | 2029 | |||
| Alvia Class 120, 121 (variable gauge) | Renfe | CAF Alstom | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 3 kV DC | 250 | 250 | 2004 | | ||
| Alvia Class 130 (variable gauge) | Talgo 250 | Talgo Bombardier | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 3 kV DC | 250 | 250 | 2007 | | ||
| Alvia Class 730 (variable gauge) | concentrated (2 electric power cars, 2 diesel-generator trailers) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 3 kV DC Diesel (electric transmission) | 2012 | | ||||||
| Avant Class 104 | Pendolino | Alstom CAF | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2003 | | ||
| Avant Class 114 | New Pendolino | Alstom | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2009 | | ||
| AVE Class 100 | TGV | GEC-Alstom CAF | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 3 kV DC | 300 | 300 | 357 | 1992 | | |
| AVE Class 102, 112 | Talgo 350 | Talgo Bombardier | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 310 | 350 | 365 | 2005 | | |
| AVE Class 103 | Velaro | Siemens | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 310 | 350 | 403 | 2006 | | |
| AVE Class 106 | Talgo AVRIL | Talgo Bombardier | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 3 kV DC 1 kV DC | 310 | 380 | 363 | 2024 | | |
| Avelia Liberty (NextGen Acela) | Amtrak | TGV & New Pendolino derived | Alstom | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 60 Hz AC 12 kV 60 Hz AC 12 kV 25 Hz AC | 260 (160 mph) | 350 (220 mph) | 2025 | | |
| Bely Krechet | RZD | Ural Locomotives | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 3 kV DC | 400 | 2028 | | |||
| BR Class 180 | Grand Central | Coradia | Alstom | distributed | Diesel (hydraulic transmission) | 201 (125 mph) | 201 (125 mph) | 2002 | | |
| BR Class 220 | CrossCountry | Voyager | Bombardier | distributed | Diesel (electric transmission) | 201 (125 mph) | 201 (125 mph) | 2001 | | |
| BR Class 221 | CrossCountry Grand Central | Bombardier | distributed | Diesel (electric transmission) | 201 (125 mph) | 201 (125 mph) | 2002 | | ||
| BR Class 222 | East Midlands Railway | Bombardier | distributed | Diesel (electric transmission) | 201 (125 mph) | 201 (125 mph) | 2004 | | ||
| BR Class 390 | Avanti West Coast | Pendolino | Alstom | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 201 (125 mph) | 225 (140 mph) | 248 (154 mph) | 2002 | |
| BR Class 395 | Southeastern | A-train | Hitachi Rail | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 750 V DC (3rd rail) | 225 (140 mph) | 225 (140 mph) | 252 (157 mph) | 2009 | |
| BR Class 397 | TransPennine Express | CAF Civity | CAF | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 201 (125 mph) | 201 (125 mph) | 2019 | | |
| BR Class 800 | Great Western Railway London North Eastern Railway | A-train | Hitachi Rail | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Diesel (electric transmission) | 201 (125 mph) | 225 (140 mph) | 2017 | | |
| BR Class 801 | London North Eastern Railway | Hitachi Rail | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 201 (125 mph) | 225 (140 mph) | 2019 | | ||
| BR Class 802 | Great Western Railway Hull Trains TransPennine Express | Hitachi Rail | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Diesel (electric transmission) | 201 (125 mph) | 225 (140 mph) | 2018 | | ||
| BR Class 803 | Lumo | Hitachi Rail | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 201 (125 mph) | 225 (140 mph) | 2021 | | ||
| BR Class 805 | Avanti West Coast | Hitachi Rail | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Diesel (electric transmission) | 201 (125 mph) | 225 (140 mph) | 2024 | | ||
| BR Class 807 | Avanti West Coast | Hitachi Rail | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 201 (125 mph) | 225 (140 mph) | 2024 | | ||
| BR Class 810 | East Midlands Railway | Hitachi Rail | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Diesel (electric transmission) | 201 (125 mph) | 225 (140 mph) | 2025 | | ||
| BR Class 895 | HS2 Operator | Zefiro | Alstom/Hitachi | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 360 (220 mph) | TBC | | ||
| BR Class 897 | London North Eastern Railway | CAF Civity | CAF | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Diesel (battery)(electric transmission) | 201 (125 mph) | 2027 | |||
| CRH1A & CRH1B | China Railway | Regina | Bombardier CSR Sifang | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 278 | 2007 | |
| CRH1E | Zefiro | Bombardier CSR Sifang | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2009 | | ||
| CRH1A-A CRH1E-250 | CSR Sifang | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2016 | | |||
| CRH2A CRH2B CRH2E | Shinkansen | Kawasaki CSR Sifang | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2007 | | ||
| CRH2C | Shinkansen derived | CSR Sifang | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 300 | 300 (Stage 1) 350 (Stage 2) | 394 | 2008 | | |
| CRH2E (New Batch, sleeper) | CSR Sifang | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2017 | | |||
| CRH2G | CSR Sifang | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2017 | | |||
| CRH3A | Pendolino & Velaro derived | CNR Tangshan CNR Changchun | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2017 | | ||
| CRH3C | Velaro | Siemens CNR Tangshan CNR Changchun | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 300 | 320 (Stage 1) 350 (Stage 2) | 394 | 2008 | | |
| CRH5A | New Pendolino | Alstom CNR Changchun | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2007 | | ||
| CRH5G | New Pendolino derived | CNR Changchun | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2017 | | ||
| CRH5E | CNR Changchun | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 250 | 2019 | | |||
| CRH6A | Cinova | CSR Sifang | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 200 | 220 | 2014 | | ||
| CRH380A & AL | Shinkansen derived | CSR Sifang | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 300 | 380 | 486 | 2010 | | |
| CRH380B, BL & BG | Velaro | Siemens CNR Tangshan CNR Changchun | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 300 | 380 | 487 | 2011 | | |
| CRH380CL | Velaro derived | Hitachi Rail CNR Changchun | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 300 | 380 | 2013 | | ||
· Multiple units › High-speed trains no longer in service
Operated
Operated
Name
Operated
Operators
Designed
Family
Record
BR Class 370
BR Class 370
Name
BR Class 370
Operators
InterCity
Family
APT
Manufacturer
BREL
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 intermediate power cars)
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
201
(125 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
(160 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
261
(162 mph)
In
Service
1980–1986
Picture
DJJ1 "Blue Arrow"
DJJ1 "Blue Arrow"
Name
DJJ1 "Blue Arrow"
Operators
Guangshen Railway
Manufacturer
Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co
Power
distribution
concentrated (1 power car)
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
200
Maximum speed (km/h)
210
Maximum speed (km/h)
235
In
Service
2000–2012
Picture
DB Class 403 (1973)
DB Class 403 (1973)
Name
DB Class 403 (1973)
Operators
DB
Manufacturer
AEG
BBC
Siemens
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
15 kV 16 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
200
Maximum speed (km/h)
220
Maximum speed (km/h)
225
In
Service
1972–1993
Picture
ER200
ER200
Name
ER200
Operators
RZD
Manufacturer
RVR
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
200
Maximum speed (km/h)
200
Maximum speed (km/h)
220
In
Service
1984–2009
Picture
ETR 450
ETR 450
Name
ETR 450
Operators
Trenitalia
Family
Pendolino
Manufacturer
Fiat Ferroviaria
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
280
In
Service
1988–2015
Picture
ETR 500 (1st series)
ETR 500 (1st series)
Name
ETR 500 (1st series)
Operators
Trenitalia
Manufacturer
AnsaldoBreda
Fiat Ferroviaria
Tecnomasio
Firema Trasporti
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
Maximum speed (km/h)
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
321
In
Service
1992–2007
Picture
ICE TD
ICE TD
Name
ICE TD
Operators
DB
DSB
Manufacturer
Siemens
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
Diesel (electric transmission)
Maximum speed (km/h)
200
Maximum speed (km/h)
200
Maximum speed (km/h)
222
In
Service
2001–2017
Picture
ICE 3M Class 406
ICE 3M Class 406
Name
ICE 3M Class 406
Operators
DB
NS
Family
Velaro
Manufacturer
15 kV 16 Hz AC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
1 kV DC
3 kV DC
Power
distribution
320
Power supply
330
Maximum speed (km/h)
368
Maximum speed (km/h)
2000-2024
Maximum speed (km/h)
Budd Metroliner
Budd Metroliner
Name
Budd Metroliner
Operators
Penn Central
Amtrak
Manufacturer
Budd Company
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
12 kV 25 Hz AC
12 kV 60 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
190
Maximum speed (km/h)
240
Maximum speed (km/h)
264
In
Service
1969-1981
Picture
RENFE Class 490
RENFE Class 490
Name
RENFE Class 490
Operators
Renfe
Family
Pendolino
Manufacturer
GEC-Alsthom
Fiat Ferroviaria
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
220
Maximum speed (km/h)
220
In
Service
1998–2014
Picture
TGV Sud-Est
TGV Sud-Est
Name
TGV Sud-Est
Operators
SNCF
TGV Lyria
Family
TGV
Manufacturer
Alsthom
Francorail-MTE
Power
distribution
Concentrated with additional distributed traction
(2 power cars, 2 pass. semi-motor cars)
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
1 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
380
In
Service
1980–2020
Picture
TGV Postal
TGV Postal
Name
TGV Postal
Operators
SNCF
(on behalf of La Poste)
Family
Alsthom
Francorail-MTE
Manufacturer
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
1 kV DC
Power supply
270
Maximum speed (km/h)
270
Maximum speed (km/h)
1984–2015
In
Service
0 Series Shinkansen
0 Series Shinkansen
Name
0 Series Shinkansen
Operators
JNR
JR Central
JR West
Family
Shinkansen
Manufacturer
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Kinki Sharyo
Nippon Sharyo
Kisha Seizo
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
220
Maximum speed (km/h)
220
In
Service
1964–2008
Picture
100 Series Shinkansen
100 Series Shinkansen
Name
100 Series Shinkansen
Operators
JNR
JR Central
JR West
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Kinki Sharyo
Nippon Sharyo
Tokyu Car
Manufacturer
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Power
distribution
230
Power supply
230
Maximum speed (km/h)
277
Maximum speed (km/h)
1985–2012
Maximum speed (km/h)
200 Series Shinkansen
200 Series Shinkansen
Name
200 Series Shinkansen
Operators
JNR
JR East
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Kinki Sharyo
Nippon Sharyo
Tokyu Car
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
240
(275 H sets)
Power supply
275
Maximum speed (km/h)
276
Maximum speed (km/h)
1982–2013
Maximum speed (km/h)
300 Series Shinkansen
300 Series Shinkansen
Name
300 Series Shinkansen
Operators
JR Central
JR West
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Kinki Sharyo
Nippon Sharyo
Manufacturer
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Power
distribution
270
Power supply
270
Maximum speed (km/h)
325
Maximum speed (km/h)
1992–2012
Maximum speed (km/h)
400 Series Shinkansen
400 Series Shinkansen
Name
400 Series Shinkansen
Operators
JR East
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Tokyu Car
Manufacturer
20/25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
240
Power supply
240
Maximum speed (km/h)
345
Maximum speed (km/h)
1992–2010
Maximum speed (km/h)
700-0 Series Shinkansen
700-0 Series Shinkansen
Name
700-0 Series Shinkansen
Operators
JR Central
JR West
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Kinki Sharyo
Nippon Sharyo
Manufacturer
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Power
distribution
285
Power supply
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
1999–2020
Maximum speed (km/h)
700-3000 Series Shinkansen
700-3000 Series Shinkansen
Name
700-3000 Series Shinkansen
Operators
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Kinki Sharyo
Nippon Sharyo
Family
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Manufacturer
285
Power
distribution
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
E1 Series Shinkansen
E1 Series Shinkansen
Name
E1 Series Shinkansen
Operators
JR East
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
240
Power supply
240
Maximum speed (km/h)
1994–2012
Maximum speed (km/h)
E4 Series Shinkansen
E4 Series Shinkansen
Name
E4 Series Shinkansen
Operators
JR East
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
240
Power supply
240
Maximum speed (km/h)
1997–2021
Maximum speed (km/h)
| Name | Operators | Family | Manufacturer | Power distribution | Power supply | Maximum speed (km/h) | In Service | Picture | ||
| Operated | Designed | Record | ||||||||
| BR Class 370 | InterCity | APT | BREL | concentrated (2 intermediate power cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 201 (125 mph) | 250 (160 mph) | 261 (162 mph) | 1980–1986 | |
| DJJ1 "Blue Arrow" | Guangshen Railway | Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co | concentrated (1 power car) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 200 | 210 | 235 | 2000–2012 | | |
| DB Class 403 (1973) | DB | AEG BBC Siemens | distributed | 15 kV 16 Hz AC | 200 | 220 | 225 | 1972–1993 | | |
| ER200 | RZD | RVR | distributed | 3 kV DC | 200 | 200 | 220 | 1984–2009 | | |
| ETR 450 | Trenitalia | Pendolino | Fiat Ferroviaria | distributed | 3 kV DC | 250 | 280 | 1988–2015 | | |
| ETR 500 (1st series) | Trenitalia | AnsaldoBreda Fiat Ferroviaria Tecnomasio Firema Trasporti | concentrated (2 power cars) | 3 kV DC | 250 | 300 | 321 | 1992–2007 | | |
| ICE TD | DB DSB | Siemens | distributed | Diesel (electric transmission) | 200 | 200 | 222 | 2001–2017 | | |
| ICE 3M Class 406 | DB NS | Velaro | 15 kV 16 Hz AC 25 kV 50 Hz AC 1 kV DC 3 kV DC | 320 | 330 | 368 | 2000-2024 | | ||
| Budd Metroliner | Penn Central Amtrak | Budd Company | distributed | 12 kV 25 Hz AC 12 kV 60 Hz AC | 190 | 240 | 264 | 1969-1981 | | |
| RENFE Class 490 | Renfe | Pendolino | GEC-Alsthom Fiat Ferroviaria | distributed | 3 kV DC | 220 | 220 | 1998–2014 | | |
| TGV Sud-Est | SNCF TGV Lyria | TGV | Alsthom Francorail-MTE | Concentrated with additional distributed traction (2 power cars, 2 pass. semi-motor cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 1 kV DC | 300 | 300 | 380 | 1980–2020 | |
| TGV Postal | SNCF (on behalf of La Poste) | Alsthom Francorail-MTE | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 1 kV DC | 270 | 270 | 1984–2015 | | ||
| 0 Series Shinkansen | JNR JR Central JR West | Shinkansen | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Kinki Sharyo Nippon Sharyo Kisha Seizo | distributed | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 220 | 220 | 1964–2008 | | |
| 100 Series Shinkansen | JNR JR Central JR West | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Kinki Sharyo Nippon Sharyo Tokyu Car | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 230 | 230 | 277 | 1985–2012 | | ||
| 200 Series Shinkansen | JNR JR East | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Kinki Sharyo Nippon Sharyo Tokyu Car | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 240 (275 H sets) | 275 | 276 | 1982–2013 | | ||
| 300 Series Shinkansen | JR Central JR West | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Kinki Sharyo Nippon Sharyo | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 270 | 270 | 325 | 1992–2012 | | ||
| 400 Series Shinkansen | JR East | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Tokyu Car | 20/25 kV 50 Hz AC | 240 | 240 | 345 | 1992–2010 | | ||
| 700-0 Series Shinkansen | JR Central JR West | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Kinki Sharyo Nippon Sharyo | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 285 | 300 | 1999–2020 | | |||
| 700-3000 Series Shinkansen | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Kinki Sharyo Nippon Sharyo | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 285 | 300 | | |||||
| E1 Series Shinkansen | JR East | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 240 | 240 | 1994–2012 | | |||
| E4 Series Shinkansen | JR East | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 240 | 240 | 1997–2021 | | |||
· Multiple units › Experimental or modified
Designed
Designed
Name
Designed
Operators
Record
300X
300X
Name
300X
Operators
JR Central
Family
Shinkansen
Manufacturer
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Nippon Sharyo
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
350
Maximum speed (km/h)
443
In
Service
1994–2002
Picture
ALFA-X
ALFA-X
Name
ALFA-X
Operators
JR East
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
400
Power supply
400
Maximum speed (km/h)
2019-
Maximum speed (km/h)
Class 951
Class 951
Name
Class 951
Operators
JNR
Family
Kawasaki
Nippon Sharyo
Manufacturer
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Power
distribution
250
Power supply
286
Maximum speed (km/h)
1969—1973
Maximum speed (km/h)
Class 961
Class 961
Name
Class 961
Operators
JNR
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Nippon Sharyo
Manufacturer
25 kV 50/60 Hz AC
Power
distribution
260
Power supply
319
Maximum speed (km/h)
1973–1981
Maximum speed (km/h)
Class 962
Class 962
Name
Class 962
Operators
JNR
JR East
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Kinki Sharyo
Nippon Sharyo
Tokyu Car
Manufacturer
25 kV 50/60 Hz AC
Power
distribution
210
Maximum speed (km/h)
1979—2003
Maximum speed (km/h)
Class 1000
Class 1000
Name
Class 1000
Operators
JNR
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Kinki Sharyo
Nippon Sharyo
Kisha Seizo
Manufacturer
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Power
distribution
200
Power supply
256
Maximum speed (km/h)
1962–1976
Maximum speed (km/h)
Fastech 360S
Fastech 360S
Name
Fastech 360S
Operators
JR East
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
360
Power supply
405
Maximum speed (km/h)
2005—2009
Maximum speed (km/h)
Fastech 360Z
Fastech 360Z
Name
Fastech 360Z
Operators
JR East
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Manufacturer
20/25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
360
Power supply
405
Maximum speed (km/h)
2005—2009
Maximum speed (km/h)
STAR21
STAR21
Name
STAR21
Operators
JR East
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Nippon Sharyo
Manufacturer
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Power
distribution
350
Power supply
425
Maximum speed (km/h)
1992–1998
Maximum speed (km/h)
WIN350
WIN350
Name
WIN350
Operators
JR West
Family
Hitachi Rail
Kawasaki
Manufacturer
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Power
distribution
350
Power supply
350
Maximum speed (km/h)
1992–1995
Maximum speed (km/h)
GCT01
(1st generation)
GCT01
(1st generation)
Name
GCT01
(1st generation)
Operators
JR Kyushu
Family
Kawasaki,
Kinki Sharyo,
Tokyu Car
Manufacturer
20/25 kV 50/60 Hz AC
1500 V DC
Power
distribution
300
Power supply
246
Maximum speed (km/h)
1998–2006
Maximum speed (km/h)
GCT01
(2nd generation)
GCT01
(2nd generation)
Name
GCT01
(2nd generation)
Operators
JR Kyushu
Family
Kawasaki,
Kinki Sharyo,
Tokyu Car
Manufacturer
20/25 kV 60 Hz AC
1500 V DC
Power
distribution
270
Power supply
?
Maximum speed (km/h)
2006–2013
Maximum speed (km/h)
FGT9000
FGT9000
Name
FGT9000
Operators
JR Kyushu
Family
Kawasaki,
Hitachi
Manufacturer
20/25 kV 60 Hz AC
1500 V DC
Power
distribution
270
Power supply
?
Maximum speed (km/h)
2014-
Maximum speed (km/h)
HSR-350x
HSR-350x
Name
HSR-350x
Operators
Korail
Family
KTX
Manufacturer
Hyundai Rotem
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
385
Maximum speed (km/h)
352
In
Service
2002—2008
Picture
HEMU-430X
HEMU-430X
Name
HEMU-430X
Operators
Korail
Family
Hyundai Rotem
Manufacturer
distributed
Power
distribution
25 kV 60 Hz AC
Power supply
430
Maximum speed (km/h)
421
Maximum speed (km/h)
2012—2017
In
Service
BR APT-E
BR APT-E
Name
BR APT-E
Operators
British Rail
Family
APT
Manufacturer
British Rail Research Division
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
Gas turbine (electric transmission)
Maximum speed (km/h)
250 (160 mph)
Maximum speed (km/h)
245 (152 mph)
In
Service
1972—1976
Picture
ICE S
ICE S
Name
ICE S
Operators
DB
Family
ICE
Manufacturer
Siemens
Adtranz
AEG
DWA
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
15 kV 16 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
393
In
Service
1996
Picture
ICE V
ICE V
Name
ICE V
Operators
DB
Family
Siemens
AEG
BBC
Krauss-Maffei
Krupp
Thyssen
Henschel
Manufacturer
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power
distribution
15 kV 16 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
407
Maximum speed (km/h)
1985–1998
In
Service
TGV 001
TGV 001
Name
TGV 001
Operators
SNCF
Family
TGV
Manufacturer
Alsthom
Brissonneau
MTE
Turbomeca
Jeumont-Schneider
Creusot-Loire
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
Gas turbine (electric transmission)
Maximum speed (km/h)
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
318
In
Service
1972—1978
Picture
Modified unit 325
Modified unit 325
Name
Modified unit 325
Operators
SNCF
Family
Alstom
Manufacturer
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
1 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
515
Maximum speed (km/h)
1990
In
Service
TGV V150
TGV V150
Name
TGV V150
Operators
SNCF
Family
Alstom
Manufacturer
Concentrated with additional distributed traction
(2 power cars, 2 pass. semi-motor cars)
Power
distribution
25 kV 50 Hz AC
15 kV 16 Hz AC
Power supply
540
Maximum speed (km/h)
575
Maximum speed (km/h)
2007
In
Service
Schienenzeppelin
Schienenzeppelin
Name
Schienenzeppelin
Operators
Franz Kruckenberg
Family
Schienenzeppelin
Manufacturer
Franz Kruckenberg
Power
distribution
concentrated (single railcar)
Power supply
Petrol engine (with air propeller)
Maximum speed (km/h)
230
In
Service
1929—1939
Picture
ES250 Sokol
ES250 Sokol
Name
ES250 Sokol
Operators
RZD
Family
ES250 Sokol
Manufacturer
RAO VSM
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
3 kV DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
250
In
Service
2000—2002
Picture
Talgo XXI (Talgo BT)
Talgo XXI (Talgo BT)
Name
Talgo XXI (Talgo BT)
Operators
ADIF
Family
Talgo XXI
Manufacturer
Talgo
Krauss-Maffei
Power
distribution
concentrated (1 power car)
Power supply
Diesel (hydraulic transmission)
Maximum speed (km/h)
200
Maximum speed (km/h)
256
In
Service
1999-
Picture
Talgo 330
Talgo 330
Name
Talgo 330
Operators
ADIF
Family
Talgo 350
Manufacturer
Talgo
Bombardier
Krauss-Maffei
Power
distribution
concentrated (1 power car)
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
300
Maximum speed (km/h)
336
In
Service
2007-
Picture
Talgo AVRIL G3
Talgo AVRIL G3
Name
Talgo AVRIL G3
Operators
Renfe
Family
Talgo AVRIL
Manufacturer
Talgo
Bombardier
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
3 kV DC
Maximum speed (km/h)
350
Maximum speed (km/h)
?
In
Service
2012 —
Picture
DJJ2 "China Star"
DJJ2 "China Star"
Name
DJJ2 "China Star"
Operators
Qinshen railway
Manufacturer
Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co
Power
distribution
concentrated (2 power cars)
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
270
Maximum speed (km/h)
321
In
Service
2002–2006
Picture
CIT500
CIT500
Name
CIT500
Operators
China Railway
Family
Fuxing-derived
Manufacturer
CRRC Sifang
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
500
Maximum speed (km/h)
500
In
Service
2011
Picture
High speed freight train
High speed freight train
Name
High speed freight train
Operators
China Railway
Family
Fuxing-derived
Manufacturer
CRRC Tangshan
Power
distribution
distributed
Power supply
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Maximum speed (km/h)
350
In
Service
2020
| Name | Operators | Family | Manufacturer | Power distribution | Power supply | Maximum speed (km/h) | In Service | Picture | |
| Designed | Record | ||||||||
| 300X | JR Central | Shinkansen | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nippon Sharyo | distributed | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 350 | 443 | 1994–2002 | |
| ALFA-X | JR East | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 400 | 400 | 2019- | | ||
| Class 951 | JNR | Kawasaki Nippon Sharyo | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 250 | 286 | 1969—1973 | | ||
| Class 961 | JNR | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Nippon Sharyo | 25 kV 50/60 Hz AC | 260 | 319 | 1973–1981 | | ||
| Class 962 | JNR JR East | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Kinki Sharyo Nippon Sharyo Tokyu Car | 25 kV 50/60 Hz AC | 210 | 1979—2003 | | |||
| Class 1000 | JNR | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Kinki Sharyo Nippon Sharyo Kisha Seizo | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 200 | 256 | 1962–1976 | | ||
| Fastech 360S | JR East | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 360 | 405 | 2005—2009 | | ||
| Fastech 360Z | JR East | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki | 20/25 kV 50 Hz AC | 360 | 405 | 2005—2009 | | ||
| STAR21 | JR East | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki Nippon Sharyo | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 350 | 425 | 1992–1998 | | ||
| WIN350 | JR West | Hitachi Rail Kawasaki | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 350 | 350 | 1992–1995 | | ||
| GCT01 (1st generation) | JR Kyushu | Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car | 20/25 kV 50/60 Hz AC 1500 V DC | 300 | 246 | 1998–2006 | | ||
| GCT01 (2nd generation) | JR Kyushu | Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car | 20/25 kV 60 Hz AC 1500 V DC | 270 | ? | 2006–2013 | | ||
| FGT9000 | JR Kyushu | Kawasaki, Hitachi | 20/25 kV 60 Hz AC 1500 V DC | 270 | ? | 2014- | | ||
| HSR-350x | Korail | KTX | Hyundai Rotem | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 385 | 352 | 2002—2008 | |
| HEMU-430X | Korail | Hyundai Rotem | distributed | 25 kV 60 Hz AC | 430 | 421 | 2012—2017 | | |
| BR APT-E | British Rail | APT | British Rail Research Division | concentrated (2 power cars) | Gas turbine (electric transmission) | 250 (160 mph) | 245 (152 mph) | 1972—1976 | |
| ICE S | DB | ICE | Siemens Adtranz AEG DWA | concentrated (2 power cars) | 15 kV 16 Hz AC | 393 | 1996 | | |
| ICE V | DB | Siemens AEG BBC Krauss-Maffei Krupp Thyssen Henschel | concentrated (2 power cars) | 15 kV 16 Hz AC | 407 | 1985–1998 | | ||
| TGV 001 | SNCF | TGV | Alsthom Brissonneau MTE Turbomeca Jeumont-Schneider Creusot-Loire | concentrated (2 power cars) | Gas turbine (electric transmission) | 300 | 318 | 1972—1978 | |
| Modified unit 325 | SNCF | Alstom | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 1 kV DC | 515 | 1990 | | ||
| TGV V150 | SNCF | Alstom | Concentrated with additional distributed traction (2 power cars, 2 pass. semi-motor cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 15 kV 16 Hz AC | 540 | 575 | 2007 | | |
| Schienenzeppelin | Franz Kruckenberg | Schienenzeppelin | Franz Kruckenberg | concentrated (single railcar) | Petrol engine (with air propeller) | 230 | 1929—1939 | | |
| ES250 Sokol | RZD | ES250 Sokol | RAO VSM | distributed | 3 kV DC 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 250 | 2000—2002 | | |
| Talgo XXI (Talgo BT) | ADIF | Talgo XXI | Talgo Krauss-Maffei | concentrated (1 power car) | Diesel (hydraulic transmission) | 200 | 256 | 1999- | |
| Talgo 330 | ADIF | Talgo 350 | Talgo Bombardier Krauss-Maffei | concentrated (1 power car) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 300 | 336 | 2007- | |
| Talgo AVRIL G3 | Renfe | Talgo AVRIL | Talgo Bombardier | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 3 kV DC | 350 | ? | 2012 — | |
| DJJ2 "China Star" | Qinshen railway | Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co | concentrated (2 power cars) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 270 | 321 | 2002–2006 | | |
| CIT500 | China Railway | Fuxing-derived | CRRC Sifang | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 500 | 500 | 2011 | |
| High speed freight train | China Railway | Fuxing-derived | CRRC Tangshan | distributed | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | 350 | 2020 | ||
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