India's first semi high-speed train Gatimaan Express completed its maiden journey from Delhi to Agra covering a distance of 188 kms in 100 minutes. The train can reach a top speed of 160 kmph.
Let's see how this compares with other high speed commercial trains across the world.
Shanghai Maglev: It is the fastest commercial train currently in operation and has a top speed of 430 km per hour. It connects Shanghai Pudong International Airport with the outskirts of central Pudong in Shanghai, covering a distance of 30.5 kilometres in just 8 minutes. This train can travel from Delhi to Agra in approximately 25-27 minutes.
French Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV): It is a French high speed train with a speed of 300 km per hour. It is an important part of French rail travel system. With this train speed one can travel Agra-Delhi in approximately 20-21 minutes.
Italian AGV Italo: It is a high-speed rail in Italy with a top speed of over 300 km per hour. This train service is provided by Trenitalia and by NTV, which started operations in April 2012. This train can cover the distance from Agra-Delhi in approximately 25-30 minutes
Eurostar: It is a high-speed railway train connecting London with Avignon, Brussels, Lille, Lyon, Marseille and Paris. It has a top speed of 300 km per hour. At this speed one can travel Agra-Delhi in approximately 25-30 minutes.
Acela Express: It is Amtrak's high-speed train service along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in the Northeast United States with a speed of 240 km per hour. At this speed one can reach Agra-Delhi in approximately 48 minutes.
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