High Speed Rail Speed Comparisons
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High Speed Rail trains speed comparisons showing average speed and maximum top speed for trains from the U.S. (Acela), China, France (TGV), Eurostar, and Japan (Shinkansen).
![U.S.: How fast is High Speed? The next generation of transportation 3G MOBILITY What does “High Speed” mean? U.S. Amtrak Acela : Average operating speed: 71.5 MPH ( maximum 150 MPH for two stretches totaling 28 miles between Boston and New York City ) Image adapted from The New York Times . See sources at end of this PPT. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Between New York City and Stamford, CT the Acela averages 48 MPH. Including a stop of about 11-16 minutes in New York City, the total travel time from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is about 6 hours and 35 minutes. Total average travel speed: 71.5 MPH](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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