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Trains Around the World Quiz
Shinkansen to Trans-Siberian — a globe-spanning journey by rail
Shinkansen to Trans-Siberian — a globe-spanning journey by rail
China's high-speed rail network exceeds 45,000 km — more than the combined networks of every other country on Earth. From Stephenson's Rocket and the Flying Scotsman to the maglev test trains hurtling at 600 km/h, the railway remains one of humanity's most transformative inventions.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll travel from the 1863 London Underground and the Trans-Siberian to Japan's Shinkansen, France's TGV, Spain's AVE, Korea's KTX, Switzerland's Glacier Express, and Australia's Ghan — meeting maglev, the Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel, the Qinghai-Tibet line at 5,072 m, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway along the way.
Current N700S Shinkansen trains operate at up to 285 km/h, with the upcoming ALFA-X targeting 360+ km/h; a Japanese maglev test train hit 603 km/h in 2015.
The Trans-Siberian Railway runs 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok, crosses 8 time zones, and takes 6-7 days to ride end to end.
It reaches 5,072 m at Tanggula Pass, the highest point on any railway in the world, and pressurizes carriages and supplies oxygen to passengers.
Last updated: April 2026