A modified French TGV train reached 574.8 km/h (357.2 mph) on a test track in eastern France in April 2007, the fastest speed ever achieved by a conventional wheeled train. The mark still stands and is distinct from higher speeds reached by magnetic-levitation trains.
Record no. MRB-2026-005619
World Speed Record for a Conventional Train
Reference Record – Not Certified
This record is compiled from publicly available sources for reference. It has not been examined or certified by The Book of World Records.