Train Types in Asia
Taking a train through Asia is safe, efficient, environmentally friendly, and much more enjoyable than flying. Hence, learn everything you need to know about trains in Asia below.
Shinkansen Trains
Any traveler to Japan has heard about the world-famous Shinkansen train. Although the English word "Shinkansen" traditionally refers to the Japanese bullet train, it also refers to the modern rail lines on which the renowned trains run.
It all began with the 1964 introduction of the Tokaido Shinkansen. The journey from Tokyo to Osaka, one of the most modern and beloved Japanese cities, takes only two and a half hours today. It seems hard to believe that just 50 years ago, Shinkansen lines helped connect remote regions with the country's capital to spur economic development in those areas. It appears that everything went according to plan! |
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KTX Trains
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There are multiple routes available for Koreans and visitors on the KTX bullet trains, which connect Korean cities in a matter of hours. Due to their comfort and speed onboard as well as the convenience of stations, this high-speed train is a popular choice.
In addition to the route connecting Seoul and Busan, there are also 5 lines from Seoul that operate on Gyeongbu, Honam, Gyeongjeon, Jeolla, and Gangneung routes. |
ETS Trains
A Malaysian national railway company, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad, operates an intercity rail service known as ETS, which stands for Electric Train Service. Malaysia's fastest meter gauge train service operates along the double-tracked and electrified West Coast Line between Gemas and Padang Besar on the Malaysia-Thai border. Trains on the ETS train system in Malaysia are divided between routes from Gemas to Padang Besar and from Padang Besar to Gemas.
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Fuxing Trains
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China Railway and Chinese company CRRC have collaborated to design and manufacture the new high-speed bullet train Fuxing Hao.
Introducing the standard version of the China Railway Fuxing Hao high-speed train on Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway line in June 2017, the train is operated by China Railway. Originally called the Fuxing Hao, the G7 Fuxing debuted in July 2018 on the Beijing-Shanghai line. In addition to high-speed and enriched travel experiences, the bullet train is sleek, upscale, and sophisticated. |
HSR Trains
The Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) is a high-speed rail system that connects Taipei, the nation's capital, and Kaohsiung, a southern city along the west coast.
In less than 1 hour and 45 minutes, trains can reach almost 90% of Taiwan's population from Nangang to Zuoying at a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). To facilitate transportation connections, a variety of transfer options, including free shuttle buses, conventional rail, and metros, have been constructed at intermediate stations along the line. |
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