10 questions about Trains In The 21st Century

1. How many countries have high-speed rail networks?

Approximately 30

2. What is the maximum speed of the Shanghai Maglev Train?

431 km/h (268 mph)

3. How many railway tunnels are there in the world?

Approximately 1,300

4. What is the longest railway tunnel in the world?

Gotthard Base Tunnel, 57 km (35 mi)

5. What is the most heavily used railway line in the world?

Tokaido Shinkansen Line, Japan

6. What is the longest railway bridge in the world?

Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge, 164.8 km (102.4 mi)

7. What is the fastest train in the world?

Shanghai Maglev Train, 431 km/h (268 mph)

8. How much does it cost to ride the TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) in France?

Prices vary depending on time and route, but can range from €19 to €150

9. What is the busiest railway station in the world?

Shinjuku Station, Tokyo, Japan

10. What is the longest railway line in the world?

Trans-Siberian Railway, 9,289 km (5,772 mi)

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