The Shinkansen, or Japanese bullet train, operates at maximum speeds of up to 320 km/h (200 mph) on certain sections such as the TÅhoku Shinkansen
. Most Shinkansen trains typically run at speeds around 285 to 300 km/h (177 to 186 mph)
. In test runs, conventional Shinkansen trains have reached speeds of 443 km/h (275 mph), while the newer superconducting Maglev trains have set a world record speed of 603 km/h (375 mph) in 2015
. However, Maglev trains are a separate technology from the conventional Shinkansen network and are still under development for commercial use. In summary:
- Regular Shinkansen max operating speed: up to 320 km/h (200 mph)
- Typical operating speed: around 285-300 km/h (177-186 mph)
- Test run max speed (conventional rail): 443 km/h (275 mph)
- Maglev test record speed: 603 km/h (375 mph)
