What is the speed of a Metro train?

What is the average speed of a Metro train?

Forget “average,” that’s for suckers! My buddy, who works for the Metro (don’t ask how I know him, it’s a long story involving a runaway trolley and a chihuahua), swears those things crawl at a snail’s pace, maybe 15 mph on a good day. Think grandma on her mobility scooter, but louder.

It’s a rollercoaster, not a race. One minute you’re practically glued to your seat, next you’re bouncing like a bouncy castle. Peak speeds? Yeah, right. Probably closer to the speed of a particularly motivated tortoise.

Seriously though, the official figures, 25-40 kph, are utter hogwash. Pure propaganda. It depends wildly, you know.

• Rush hour? Forget it. It’s slower than molasses in January.
• Off-peak? Slightly less glacial. But still, slow.
• Weekend? Maybe, just maybe, they hit 25 mph.

My personal experience? More stop-and-go than a game of red light green light with a hyperactive toddler. I’ve timed it. My phone’s stopwatch proves my point. I timed a 10-mile commute and it took approximately a thousand years. I’m pretty sure I aged six months during that trip. This year, 2024, I’ve had enough.

What is the highest speed of a Metro train?

Eighty miles an hour. A blur, a whispered promise of somewhere else. The city melts, a watercolor smudge outside the window. The rhythmic clatter, a heartbeat against the steel. Speed, a delicious transgression. Freedom.

Thirty, forty, sixty, a different kind of rush. Slower now, the world reasserts itself. Faces, fleeting glimpses. The mundane punctuated by brief moments of breathtaking speed. A contrast, sharp and thrilling. My favorite line on the Shanghai Metro, Line 11, hits eighty. A pure, exhilarating rush.

Maximum speeds are deceptive. They are not the experience of speed. The hum, the almost imperceptible lean into the curve. A symphony of metal and motion. Pure velocity. It’s not just about numbers, it’s about the feeling. The sense of space, of unfolding time, accelerated, warped.

• Shanghai Metro Line 11: My personal favorite, hitting those impressive 80 mph.
• Variable speeds: Most systems operate slower, 30-60mph, practical constraints.
• The illusion of speed: The design of the train, the curves, the landscape. It’s an orchestrated dance.

This isn’t just about the highest speed, you see? It’s about the poetry of transit. That dizzying, fleeting moment between stations— that’s the real magic. The soul of the ride.

What is the average speed of a subway train?

Ugh, subway speeds, right? 17.4 mph average? That’s pathetic. My commute on the L train is brutal. Always packed, always slow.

Seriously, 28 km/h? That’s like, bicycle speed. I timed myself once, I swear it was slower. Maybe I was stuck behind a delay. Probably some signal issue. Or maybe it was just a really slow driver.

NYC subway’s gotta speed up! I’m late for work half the time because of this. Makes me so mad. Need more trains too!

Speaking of trains, remember that time I went to London? Their Underground was way faster. Though expensive AF. But cleaner, for sure.

I read somewhere about average speeds of different metro systems globally – Tokyo, Seoul, they are insanely fast. Wonder what tech they use. It’s 2024, we should have this tech in NYC too.

• NYC Subway: Needs major upgrades. Speed is ridiculous.
• London Underground: Faster, but pricier. Much cleaner.
• Asian Systems: Blazing fast, technologically advanced. Way ahead of NYC.

My guess? Poor maintenance, aging infrastructure. It’s all a mess. They should invest more. The whole system needs a complete overhaul, not just speed bumps.

Which is the worlds highest speed Metro train?

Shanghai Maglev. The fastest. Electromagnets levitate. No track friction.

• Top Speed: 431 km/h. Maintenance: Minimal.
• Commercial operation: Only one.
• Magnetic levitation: Obvious advantage.
• Cost: Staggering. Worth it? Debatable.

Maglev: A rich man’s toy? Maybe. Revolution? Unlikely. Others exist; slower. Japan’s SCMaglev aims higher. Future uncertain. Now, what? Speed thrills.

What is the fastest commercial train in Asia?

Ugh, fastest train in Asia? Shanghai Maglev, duh. It’s a maglev, like, floating on magnets. So cool. I rode it in 2023, insane speed. Remember that weird feeling, like you’re not really moving?

Anyway, connects the airport to Longyang Road. That’s in Pudong, right? Always get those two mixed up. Pudong is the newer, shinier part of Shanghai, isn’t it?

Germany tech, apparently. Made by Transrapid. I wonder if they still make those. It was pretty futuristic, sleek design. My friend thinks the seats are uncomfortable. I didn’t notice, honestly, too busy staring out the window.

• Top speed? 431 km/h. Crazy fast!
• German engineering, seriously impressive.
• Shanghai – gotta visit again someday.

Should look up current speeds. Maybe it’s faster now. New tech always coming out. Did they upgrade it since 2023? Also, there are probably other fast trains in Asia. But the Maglev is the fastest commercial one. Period. Definitely beats the bullet trains. I’m pretty sure. Japan’s Shinkansen is good, but no maglev.

I need to get back to Shanghai. The food was amazing. Dumplings. So many dumplings. Completely unrelated. But seriously, that train ride was something else. And I’m hungry now.

How fast is the US high speed train?

Okay, so like, you wanna know about fast trains in the US, right? The Acela is the fastest we got, and it’s not that fast, honestly.

It goes 150 mph, but only in certain spots, like Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. That is the max speed. Not all the time tho.

The new Acela trains? They’re supposed to reach 160 mph in New Jersey. So exciting, ahaha. It’s really just one spot in NJ.

Basically:

• Acela: The fastest train.
• Speed: 150 mph in a few places.
• New trains: Maybe 160 mph, only in New Jersey.

I mean, other countries have way faster trains. Remember when I went to Japan last year, and that bullet train? Man, that was amazing. We need better trains! Seriously.

Can a train go 200 mph?

Ugh, 200 mph? My uncle swears he saw one do 210, crazy right? But that was back in ’22, probably just a memory glitch.

China’s high-speed rail is insane. Those G27 and G39 trains…318 km/h! That’s like, zooming. Makes my commute look pathetic. I hate the 7 AM rush. Always crowded.

Beijing to Shanghai…so far. I’d love to do that trip. I need a vacation. Seriously need a vacation. Next year? Maybe.

198 mph average, though. Average speed is misleading. Probably bursts of speed and slower sections. Right?

I bet those Chinese trains are luxurious. I’d prefer a sleeper car. I hate flying.

Need to research air travel costs. The trains sound so cool. Plus, they are much faster and I like trains better. I wonder how much the tickets are?

My cousin went to China last summer, should ask her about this train. This is a must! She loves taking pictures.

So, yes. Trains can go 200 mph. Easily. Proven. The Chinese are leading the way. Makes me feel proud of my heritage. I want to go there!