# Supersonic Monorails China's ‘He Xie' is the Fastest Train in the World By manzil | Published 2010-06-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastest-train-in-the-world References: [ecogeek.org](http://ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3180) & [earthandindustry](http://earthandindustry.com/2010/06/fastest-high-speed-train-rolls-off-production-line-in-china/) China has unveiled the [fastest train in the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-f5m), called ‘He Xie,' which has a maximum speed of 236 mph. China will purchase at least 100 of the [high-speed trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higer-new-v), which are manufactured by Changchun Railway Vehicles Co. He Xie--also known as 380A--will hit tracks in 2011 on a a new Beijing-to-Shanghai track. The track is currently under construction, but according to EcoGeek, He Xie will be able to make this trip in less than four hours. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Supersonic Trains:** Developing trains with speeds exceeding 200 mph, such as China's He Xie, opens up opportunities for faster and more efficient transportation systems. - **High-speed Rail:** The construction of new tracks and the introduction of high-speed trains like He Xie creates opportunities for the expansion and improvement of high-speed rail networks. - **Innovative Transportation:** The development of supersonic monorails like He Xie paves the way for disruptive innovations in transportation technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Railway Manufacturing:** The manufacture and assembly of high-speed trains like He Xie presents a growing market for railway vehicle manufacturers. - **Transportation Infrastructure:** The construction and maintenance of new tracks for high-speed trains, such as the Beijing-to-Shanghai track for He Xie, offers opportunities in transportation infrastructure. - **Transportation Technology:** The advancement of supersonic monorails like He Xie drives innovation in transportation technology and encourages the development of more efficient systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Speed Californian Electric Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightline-rail.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md) - [Carbon Fiber Subway Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cetrovo-10-carbon-star-rapid-rail.md) - [Small-Profile Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-bullet-trains.md) - [Bullet Train-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-shinkansen.md) - [Ultra-Fast Charging Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd.md) - [Enhanced Safety Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen.md) - [Record-Breaking Electric Auto Drifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-group.md) - [Hyper-Fast Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-su7-ultra.md)