Types of train:

edit] Maglev
Main article: Maglev (transport)
In order to achieve much faster operation over 500 km/h, innovative Maglev technology has been researched for years. Shanghai Maglev Train, opened in 2003, is the fastest one of 430km/h operation. But Maglev has never operated to serve mass inter-city transit so far.

[edit] Inter-city trains
Main article: Inter-city rail
Trains connecting cities can be distinguished into two groups, inter-city trains, which do not halt at small stations, and trains that serve all stations, usually known as local trains or "stoppers" (and sometimes an intermediate type, usually known as limited-stop).
[edit] Regional trains
Main article: Regional rail
Regional trains usually connect between towns and cities, rather than purely linking major population hubs like inter-city train, and serve local traffic demand in relatively rural area.