AVE

Spain has a high-speed train called the AVE. It can go at speeds of up to 350 km/h (217 mph). The state-owned railroad firm Renfe has been running the AVE since its introduction in 1992. The AVE network is the longest high-speed rail network in Europe, with a total length of almost 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) of track. Major Spanish cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Sevilla are connected by the AVE. Additionally, it provides international services to Portugal and France.

The network of high-speed rail rails used by AVE trains is owned and operated by ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviaria). Madrid, Cordoba, and Seville were connected by the first line, which was inaugurated in 1992. The AVE runs on standard gauge, unlike the remainder of the Iberian wide gauge network. This enables direct links to networks outside of Spain via the Perthus Tunnel's connection to the French network. Although private firms may be able to run trains in the future under different brands thanks to European Union legislation, AVE trains are currently operated by Renfe. Prior to the new rolling stock being commissioned for these services, some TGV-derived trains ran at reduced speeds on the broad-gauge network under the Euromed brand.

Country: Spain

Speed: 217 mph