(5) Shinkansen E5, Japan. Operating speed is 199 MPH, nicknamed the Duck-billed platypus because of its aerodynamic nose, serves the 419 route between Tokyo and Aomori. (4) Siemens Velaro E, Spain. Operating speed is 217 MPH, connects Madrid and Barcelona, travels 388 miles in two and half hours. (3) AGV Italo, Italy. Operating speed is 223 MPH, Italo connects 13 Italian cities, trains are made out of 98% recyclable materials. (2) Harmony CRH380A, China. Operating speed is 236 MPH, runs on the world's longest high-speed line, connects Beijing to Shanghai and Wuhan to Guangzhou. (1) Shanghai Maglev, China. Operating speed is 268 MPH, first commercial high-speed magnetic levitation line, the train floats above the tracks due to powerful magnets, covers an 18 mile trip from downtown to the Shanghai Pudong airport in 18 minutes. Video source: http://www.bajaomoniyi.tv/2014/08/top-five-fastest-trains-in-world.html

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