# Speedy Commuter Trains The Train CRH380A in China is as Fast as a Low-Speed Jet Plane By manzil | Published 2010-12-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-crh380a References: [news.xinhuanet](http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-12/03/c_13633558.htm) & [news.xinhuanet](http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-12/03/c_13633558.htm) The Chinese train CRH380A has set a new speed record during its trial run. The sleek train moved at a speed of 486.1 kilometers per hour, which is quite similar to a [jet plane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd) at low speed. In an earlier trial run held in September 2010, the train CRH380A set a speed record of 416.6 km/h. In breaking its own previous feat, the train is considered to be the major achievement of China's [high-speed train technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-speed Trains:** The advancement of high-speed train technology opens up opportunities for faster and more efficient transportation systems. - **Transportation Innovation:** The development of sleek and speedy trains like the CRH380A showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. - **Infrastructure Upgrades:** Record-breaking speeds of trains like the CRH380A highlight the need for infrastructure improvements to support advanced transportation technologies. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The high-speed train industry is poised for growth as countries invest in upgrading their transportation infrastructure. - **Railway:** Innovations in high-speed trains like the CRH380A drive the railway industry towards more efficient and sustainable modes of transportation. - **Engineering:** Developing and implementing advanced train technologies like the CRH380A present opportunities for engineers to revolutionize the transportation sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [High-Speed Californian Electric Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightline-rail.md) - [Small-Profile Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-bullet-trains.md) - [Record-Breaking Electric Auto Drifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-group.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Proposed Spanish Speed Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-speed-train.md) - [Enhanced Safety Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen.md) - [Bullet Train-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-shinkansen.md)