Top 10 Fastest Trains in Europe

1. TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse), France


The TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) is France's main high-speed train, manufactured by SNCF. It reaches a maximum speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). In a test run (on the LGV Est line) in 2007, the TGV broke the world's regular-track speed record—574.8 km/h (357.2 mph). The TGV connects major French cities such as Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, and also extends its services to other countries, including Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. Its features include comfortable seats, cafes, robust engineering, Wi-Fi, and modern security systems. With long international routes and excellent punctuality, it is very popular with passengers.

The TGV is one of the trains that brought high-speed rail traffic to global recognition. The TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) is a high-speed train in France operated by SNCF. The train travels at a top speed of 320 kilometres per hour, making it one of the fastest regular trains in the world. France has about 2,800 kilometres of dedicated high-speed lines for the TGV. In addition, the train also runs on conventional lines, connecting distant cities and neighbouring countries. In total, the TGV network serves more than 230 stations and provides passengers with a fast, comfortable, and punctual journey.