THE FASTEST TRAIN IN THE WORLD!

Assalamualaikum and salam satu Master (ahaks, tak sabo nak habis belajar :D). 

Today I want to share my experience while pursuing my master's program with UiTM. The classess is held at KUPTM Kuala Lumpur every Friday and Saturday. But, I live in Kuantan, Pahang. So,  I have to travel from Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur each week by bus every Friday. I'll take the morning bus that schedule at 8.30 am every Friday. The bus arrived in KL will stop at two stetion which is Pekeliling Station and then Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station at Salak Selatan, KL (TBS). and normally I would stop at TBS. Next, I have to rush to the Rapid KL LRT station to get train to the station near Pandan Jaya KUPTM. in order to go to Pandan Jaya station, I have to stop at Chan Sow Lin station and take Ampang line train. And the whole journey from TBS will take about 20 minutes to arrive at Pandan Jaya as long as the train at Chan Sow Lin is not delay the arrival. (dan penantian itu satu penyeksaan huhu). Well, you might woundering what is the relation of this with IT?

Actually, I am wondering, if the train is as fast as Bullet Train, I may able to arrive early and do not have to rush (teringat filem rush hour). So today, i want to share the top 10 fastest train in the world!....

Shanghai Maglev

Shanghai Maglev tops the list with its maximum operational speed of 430km/h and average speed of 251kmph. The Maglev started commercial operations in April 2004. It runs on the 30.5km Shanghai Maglev Line, which is the first commercially operated high-speed magnetic levitation line, extending from Longyang Road Station of Metro Line 2 and ending at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. 

retrieved from: http://www.railway-technology.com/features/feature-top-ten-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

Harmony CRH 380A

Harmony CRH 380A, with maximum operational speed of 380kmph, is currently the second fastest operating train in the world. The electric multiple unit (EMU) set a record by speeding at 486.1kmph during its trial operation on the Shanghai-Hangzhou intercity high-speed railway in December 2010. The CRH 380A was put into operation in October 2010. It operates from Beijing to Shanghai and provides daily service along Wuhan to Guangzhou route. These train speciality is free from vibration (wowww!!). And its high design speed is a result of research carried out at various Chinese universities. As you can see the design is like a space shuttle to reduce the wind resistance. 

retrieved from: http://www.railway-technology.com/features/feature-top-ten-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

AGV Italo

AGV Italo is the first train in the AGV Series which entered into service in April 2012. It has a maximum operational speed of 360kmph. The train broke a record speed of 574.8kmph in April 2007. Considered to be the most modern train in Europe, The train currently runs on the Napoli - Roma - Firenze - Bologna - Milano corridor. The train complies with the European TSI interoperability standard, which includes safety, reliability and availability, health, environmental protection and technical compatibility. (they say that it the safest fast train in the world).

retrieved from: http://www.railway-technology.com/features/feature-top-ten-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

Siemens Velaro E / AVES 103

Velaro E, designated as AVE S 103 in Spain, is the fastest series-production high-speed train in the world. It achieved a whopping speed of about 400kmph during its test trips in Spain. The train possesses an operational speed of 350kmph. It was delivered in July 2005 and began operations in June 2007. 

retrieved from: http://www.railway-technology.com/features/feature-top-ten-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

Talgo 350 (T350)

Talgo 350, which initially achieved a maximum speed of 365kmph during its trial run. The train has a maximum operational speed of 350kmph. T350 was developed by Patentes Talgo (Tren Articulado Ligero Goicoechea Oriol) and manufactured by Patentes Talgo in collaboration with Bombardier Transportation. Commonly known as El Pato meaning The Duck in Spanish (it do not really look like a duck, right?). The train has been operating on the Madrid-Zaragoza-Lleida section of the Madrid-Barcelona line in Spain since 2005. 

retrieved from: http://www.railway-technology.com/features/feature-top-ten-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa

E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa trains, which entered service in March 2011, with an initial maximum speed of 300km now run on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line with a maximum operating speed of 320kmph. Currently the fastest in Japan, the train achieved a speed of about 400kmph during trials. The train was manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industry (KHI) and Hitachi, The train features full active suspension (FSA) system, which reduces the vibration, and a 15m long nose which reduces the sound blast in tunnels. (cool :))

retrieved from: http://www.railway-technology.com/features/feature-top-ten-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

Alstom Euroduplex

Alstom-built Euroduplex is the third generation of TGV Duplex (look below), which entered service in December 2011. The trains in the series are touted to be the only double-decker, interoperable high-speed trains capable of running on European networks at 320kmph. The Euroduplex was initially introduced on the Rhine-Rhone LGV high-speed rail line. The train is capable of transporting 1,020 passengers (multiple units), compared to TGV Duplex which transports about 512 passengers. Euroduplex trains are designed to operate on French, German, Swiss and Luxembourgish rail networks. They are equipped with traction systems adapted to different electric currents used across Europe. Some of the trains in the series will also be capable of operating in Spain.

retrieved from: http://www.railway-technology.com/features/feature-top-ten-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

TGV Duplex

TGV Duplex was manufactured from 1996-2004. They are operated by SNCF and were manufactured by Alstom and Bombardier. The trains can reach maximum speeds of 300kmph to 320kmph. TGV Duplex is Alstom's first third-generation double-decker/duplex train. It provides a seating space for 512 passengers in its upper and lower decks. The train is constructed of aluminium to reduce weight. 

retrieved from: http://www.railway-technology.com/features/feature-top-ten-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

Elettro Treno Rapido 500 (ETR 500) Frecciarossa Trains

Elettro Treno Rapido 500 (ETR 500) Frecciarossa trains entered into service in 2008. The trains are designed for a maximum speed of 360kmph and currently run at 300kmph on high speed lines. The Frecciarossa (Red Arrow) is a renovated version of the ETR 500. The renovated trains operate between Rome and Milan. The cars are equipped with climate control and sound insulation, and feature ergonomic seats to provide maximum comfort. 

retrieved from: http://www.railway-technology.com/features/feature-top-ten-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

THSR 700T

The THSR 700T operates on the high-speed line between Taipei and Kaohsiung in Taiwan. The train entered into service with Taiwan High Speed Rail in January 2007. It operates at a speed of 300kmph reducing the journey time between the two cities from four hours to just 90 minutes. It was constructed by Kawasaki, Hitachi and Nippon Sharyo. Based on Kawasaki's 700 series Shinkansen trains, the 700T was the first Taiwanese rolling stock to import Japanese high speed rail technology. 

retrieved from: http://www.railway-technology.com/features/feature-top-ten-fastest-trains-in-the-world/

So, these are the list of top 10 fastest train in the world..So, do you think we can have any one of these in Malaysia?? 

P/S: I would like to give my gratitude to www.railway-technology.com as the source of the information and the picture. 

I like the shape and design of Harmony CRH 380A. It looks futuristic and also fast. "Its a bird? Its a Plane? NO!!! Its Harmony CRH 380A!!" Hahaha!