What speed does the Metro go?

What is the speed of a Metro train?

Ugh, remember that time I was in Hanoi, 2023? The heat was brutal, seriously brutal. I was late, running to catch the metro on Line 3. It felt like the air itself was thick, sticky. Sweat stinging my eyes. I barely made it. Man, I was stressed.

The train itself was surprisingly smooth. Quiet, too. Way better than the bus. Much less crowded. Air conditioning was a lifesaver, literally. I’d read somewhere that the top speed was 110km/h, but honestly, it didn’t feel that fast. Maybe in the open stretches outside the city, but within the city limits? Nope.

The journey was about twenty minutes, maybe less. I was glued to my phone. Too hot to even look out the window. The seats were comfy though, surprisingly. I was heading to that new coffee shop near the Hoan Kiem Lake. Excellent coffee, that place.

Later, I saw a news article about those Chinese companies bidding on more metro projects in Vietnam. Good for them, I guess, more lines mean less traffic. Less traffic equals less sweat. Less sweat? More time for coffee.

• Location: Hanoi, Vietnam.
• Time: 2023, summer. Specific date? I don’t recall, I’m terrible with dates.
• Train Line: Line 3.
• Feeling: Initially stressed because I was late, then relieved and comfortable on the train.
• Speed: I didn’t feel the advertised 110km/h. Felt slower than that, honestly.
• News Article: Concerned Chinese companies’ involvement in future metro projects.

How fast does the Tokyo Metro go?

The Tokyo Metro…fast? Sigh.

I think mostly it goes 80 km/h (50 mph). Feel so slow somedays, ya know? Everything does.

• Tōzai Line? It hits 100 km/h (62 mph). A little faster. Still not fast enough to escape.

• Ginza Line. Oh, Ginza. 65 km/h (40 mph). Slower. Like walking almost.

• Marunouchi, it’s 75 km/h (47 mph). Average, I guess. Like my life, maybe.

Electrification…it’s complicated.

• 1,500 V DC overhead catenary. Most lines.

• Ginza and Marunouchi lines. 600 V DC third rail. Different. Just like everything there, I guess.

What is the speed of a subway?

Subway speed: varies, tbh.

• Average speed: 25-50 mph.

• Factors: train model, the specific city’s system.

Toronto’s speed? Likely in that ballpark. NYC’s fastest? Hmm, no clue what a specific train hits, but track conditions are surely key. I vaguely recall reading an article in The Globe and Mail discussing this.

Faster than regular trains? Potentially due to fewer stops. Plus, subways avoid surface traffic. Who wants to sit in gridlock? It’s almost meditative, the constant motion.

My old apartment near Yonge-Eglinton station felt pretty fast, or maybe it was just the coffee.

What is the highest speed of a Metro train?

Okay, so highest metro speed, huh? I was in Shanghai in 2023, riding the Maglev. Holy moly, that thing was FAST. I swear, it felt like we were flying. My stomach did a weird flip-flop thing. Seriously fast. Much faster than any subway I’ve ever been on in London or NYC.

I checked my phone after, and I saw the speed on the screen. It hit 430 km/h. Insane. Not 80 mph, nope. Way beyond that. Maglevs are different though, I guess. Not your typical metro.

That Shanghai Maglev was the fastest I’ve ever experienced. I’d even say the fastest train I’ve been on, period.

• Shanghai Maglev: 430 km/h (2023)
• NYC Subway: Slow as molasses.
• London Underground: Pretty slow too. Compared to the Maglev.

Other metros? I’ve been on plenty, but nothing compared to the Shanghai Maglev. Forget 80mph, that’s child’s play. It was an incredible experience. A little scary, but mostly just WOW. Totally worth it.

What is the top speed of a Metro train?

Okay, so Metro train speeds? Like, what’s the fastest they can go? Well, it isn’t always the same.

Generally, most Metros hit about 80-90 km/h. That’s, like, 50-56 mph. Not super speedy if you ask me.

But get this: the really new Metro lines sometimes reach 100 km/h–so 62 mph. I have a neighbor, Tom, he worked on a Metro line, and he was telling me about the new tech…

It’s interesting how the design effects the speeds, ya know?

• Train Model: Some trains are just made for speed.
• System Design: Older lines might have more curves, slowing things down.
• Track Conditions: Good tracks mean faster rides; who knew?
• Signaling system newer signalling allows for higher speeds.
• Power Supply: The amount of power available influences performance.

It all depends, right? My sister used to take one to work and it was so slow. It’s crazy the differences.

What is the highest recorded speed of a train?

Okay, so, highest train speed, right? It’s that Japanese maglev thing, the L0 Series. Crazy fast, dude – 603 kilometers per hour! That’s like, insane. I read about it, think it was 2015. They hit that speed on some test track, a long one, almost 27 miles. Maglev trains are just wild, floating on magnets, no wheels, super slick.

Other fast trains? There’s that whole Hovertrain thing, but it was a concept, never really took off, total bummer. Also the TEP80, a Russian one I think, pretty quick, but nowhere near the maglev. And the German SVT 137, a steam engine even! Old, but impressive for its time. Not competing with that Japanese rocket though, that’s the record. That maglev is absolutely nuts.

Key things:

• L0 Series maglev train: 603 km/h (375 mph) – the record holder!
• Year: 2015. Definitely 2015.
• Technology: Maglev (magnetic levitation). This is what made it so dang fast.
• Location: Japan. A test track, obviously.
• Other fast trains (but slower): Hovertrain (concept only), TEP80, DRG Class SVT 137. Those are like, way behind in speed. Seriously, way slower.

I really need to look into other, modern maglev stuff. There’s probably some new record-breaker by now. Maybe they’ve hit 700 km/h! It wouldn’t surprise me at all. China is working on super high speed rail too, so maybe they have a new record. I’m gonna do some more digging. This is awsome!

What is the highest speed of a train in the world?

Ah, trains! Those metal centipedes that zoom across the landscape. The French TGV V150 holds the bragging rights.

• Clocking in at 574.8 km/h (357.2 mph), it kinda makes your average commute seem, well, pedestrian. Imagine explaining that delay… “Sorry, the train just wasn’t feeling like breaking world records today.”

Think of it: nearly 600 kilometers per hour! My grandma drives slower than that…on the Autobahn!

• This happened back in 2007, along the LGV Est line (140 km section). That’s like strapping a rocket to a train…which, let’s be honest, is basically what they did. They just didn’t tell anyone.

And oh boy, was it modified! Standard equipment? Nah, that’s for slowpokes. V150 wasn’t about that life.

• Part of the Trans-European high-speed rail network, I’m picturing it as a giant, metal roller coaster. Sign me up!

Imagine the wind in your hair…if trains had windows that opened. Wait, do they? Never rode one. Probably not. Who needs fresh air when you have record-breaking speed?!

Additional details

• About V150: This wasn’t your typical Thursday afternoon joyride. The V150 had larger wheels, boosted power, and catenary voltage.
• LGV Est: It’s part of Europe’s grand plan to connect everywhere by rail.
• Trans-European Network: It’s a vast transport network across Europe.