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5. Talgo 350, 217.4 mph, Spain

Spain’s Talgo 350 high-speed train operated by the state-run railway company. This high-speed train can achieve a maximum speed of 217.4 mph. The Talgo 350 runs between Madrid and Barcelona.

This train has two driving cars and 12 passenger cars. It is also known as ‘Pato’ in Spain, named after its duck beak like the nose of the front car. This distinctive design of Talgo 350 is optimized to handle pressure waves.

The seating facilities in Talgo 350 trains divided into four classes – Club class, First class, Bistro class, and Coach class. All class in Talgo 350 features comfortable reclining seats with footrests. The passengers also have access to video, audio devices at each seat. There are also real-time information panels on both inside and outside of car sets.

Key Specifications

Top speed: 217.4 miles per hour

2 driving cars

12 passenger cars

Main classes- club, first, bistro and coach class

Real time information panels on car sets