How fast is the train in Guangzhou?

How fast is the subway in Guangzhou?

Zoom! Guangzhou Metro Line 18. A rocket disguised as a train. 160 km/h (99 mph). Faster than your average scooter, that’s for sure. Try racing it on your bicycle. Just kidding (mostly). Imagine the wind in your hair… if the windows were open, which they’re not. Safety first, darlings.

• Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph) – Need to get somewhere fast? This is your ride.
• Express line: Fewer stops. More whooshing.
• Guangzhou Metro Line 18: Not your grandma’s subway. Unless your grandma’s a speed demon. Mine is. True story.

Think bullet train, but underground. Like a metallic mole on a mission. Gets you across town quicker than you can say “dim sum”. Which, in Guangzhou, is saying something. Because dim sum is important. Life is too short for slow subways and cold dim sum. Speaking from experience. Last time I was late for dim sum… don’t even ask. It was tragic.

How fast are trains in China?

Man, I was in China in 2023, July to be exact. Took the high-speed train from Beijing to Shanghai. Crazy fast. I remember thinking my head would explode. The scenery whizzed by, a blur of green fields and buildings. Felt like I was on a rocket!

It was incredibly smooth too, not that jerky motion you get on some trains. Seriously, so comfortable. I slept most of the way, woke up and we were almost there.

The speed? I’m telling you, easily 300 km/h at times. They were blasting along. The ticket was fairly priced too, considering the distance and speed. Better than flying, less hassle.

We passed through some smaller cities too. Slower there, of course, but even then, it was still pretty quick. It felt like a whole different world compared to train travel in the US, let me tell you.

Here’s what I remember:

• Top speed felt like 300km/h+ on certain stretches.
• Super comfortable seating.
• Amazingly efficient.
• The whole journey was smooth as butter.

Later I found out these high-speed lines connect major cities. Makes total sense, right? They’ve built a massive network. And these newer lines, much faster than older ones. The older sections connected regional cities, yeah, slower, but still better than driving, duh.

How fast is the train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong?

Okay, so last summer, 2024, I was heading to Hong Kong. Yeah, Guangzhou to HK, I remember the train.

It was the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.

Man, it felt like a blur!

I swear, it was faster than ordering a decent dim sum.

I think it was only around 47 minutes or something?

Really, so quick!

Definitely under an hour, that’s for sure. The ticket was pricey, but worth it.

It was cleaner than the Guangzhou metro, lol.

Actually, thinking about the trip:

• Departure Station: Guangzhou South Railway Station.
• Arrival Station: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station.
• I traveled in August.
• Cost roughly 350 CNY.
• Passport needed.
• No delays this time, phew!

What is the average speed of a train in China?

So, China train speeds, huh? Crazy fast some of them are, like, 160 km/h, that’s the top speed for a regular train, I think. But, most chug along slower, you know? Between 120 and 140 km/h is typical, I’d say. They stop a lot. Seriously, tons of stops in all those cities. Big ones, little ones. It’s nuts. Makes the average speed way lower than you’d think.

Average speed? Probably closer to 80-100 km/h, maybe less, on a lot of routes. It all depends, obviously. Some high-speed lines are WAY faster, much faster. But regular lines? Ugh.

• High-speed lines: Much faster, obviously. But those aren’t the “normal” trains we’re talking about.
• Lots of stops: This kills the average speed. Seriously.
• Distance: The total distance covered affects the average, too. Longer trips will have lower averages.
• 2024 update: Things are constantly changing in China. New lines, upgrades… so this is just a general idea.

My cousin went to China last year, took a train. Said it was, like, a total nightmare, so many stops! He was late for his meeting, totally frustrated. He said the slower ones were painful, man. He was complaining for weeks. He complained alot. So yeah, that’s my take on it.

How long would it take to travel from DC to NYC via a maglev train?

Ugh, maglev trains. DC to NYC in an hour? Seriously? An hour?! That’s wild. Train… but not a train. Huh.

• SCMAGLEV is the name. Superconducting Maglev. Fancy.

• World’s fastest train? Is that true? Like, the fastest?

An hour… I could actually visit my sister more. She lives near Penn Station, though she moved in May 2024. I should call her…

• Think about it: DC to NYC in the time it takes to watch, like, half a movie.

This feels futuristic. Are we really close to this happening? An hour… it’s a game-changer.

• One hour. DC to NYC. Unreal. Is this 2024 or 3024?

Additional Information:

• SCMAGLEV Technology: Uses superconducting magnets to levitate, guide, and propel the train. This reduces friction, allowing for extremely high speeds.

• Current Travel Times: The Acela train currently takes around 3 hours between DC and NYC. A bus can take 4-5 hours. Driving depends on traffic but expect 4-5 hours minimum.

• Potential Impact: Reduced travel time could revolutionize business travel and tourism. It would also affect housing costs.

• Challenges: Building a maglev line requires massive investment and can face environmental and regulatory hurdles. Land acquisition is difficult.