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4. Siemens Velaro E/AVS 103, 217.4 mph, Spain

Velaro E is the Spanish version of Velaro E high speed trains developed by German engineering company Siemens. In Spain, Velaro trains are named as AVS 103. The Velaro E operates between Barcelona and Madrid.

The train run at a maximum speed of 217.4 mph. Velaro E trains can take passengers from Barcelona to Madrid in just 2 hours and 30 minutes. During trails Velaro E achieved a top speed of 250.84 mph.

The Spanish National Railways ordered the high speed Velaro E trains in 2001.

They began this high speed train service in June 2007. Velaro E has 8 passenger cars and a seating capacity of 404.