1. China?s CRH380A with a top speed of 302mph.
2. Germany?s Transrapid TR-09 which reaches 279mph.
3. Japan?s Shinkansen 500 with a top speed of 275pph.
4. France?s TGV R?seau which can reach a top speed 236mph.
5. South Korea?s KTX 2 which boasts top speeds of 219mph.