Southeast Asia is undergoing a renewal of railways across the region, with old lines being upgraded, and new high-speed railways planned and under construction.
Here are the fastest trains in Southeast Asia, as well as lines under construction, and proposed future lines.
Fastest Trains In Southeast Asia
| Line | Country | Operating Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway | Indonesia | 350 km/h |
| Boten–Vientiane Railway | Laos | 160 km/h |
| KLIA Ekspres | Malaysia | 160 lm/h |
| Airport Rail Link (Bangkok) | Thailand | 160 km/h |
| KTM ETS (Gemas - Padang Besar) | Malaysia | 140 km/h |
| Sprinter | Thailand | 120 km/h |
Fastest Trains In Southeast Asia (Under Construction)
| Line | Country | Operating Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok–Nong Khai High-Speed Railway | Thailand | 250 km/h |
| Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao High-Speed Railway | Thailand | 250 km/h |
| East Coast Rail Link | Malaysia | 160 km/h |
| PNR South Long Haul | Philippines | 160 km/h |
| North–South Commuter Railway | Philippines | 120–160 km/h |
| Trans-Sulawesi Railway | Indonesia | 120 km/h |
| Mindanao Railway | Philippines | 120 km/h |
Fastest Trains In Southeast Asia (Proposed)
| Line | Country | Operating Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High-Speed Rail | Malaysia/Singapore | 320 km/h |
| North–South Express Railway | Vietnam | 200 km/h - 350 km/h |
| Bangkok – Chiang Mai High-Speed Railway | Thailand | 300 km/h |
| Ho Chi Minh City–Cần Thơ Express Railway | Vietnam | 200 km/h |
| Jakarta - Surabaya (Semi-High Speed Train) | Indonesia | 120 km/h |
Notes And Resources
Fastest Trains In Southeast Asia
The speeds listed here are for operating speeds. Some trains can run at higher speeds or have set a high-speed record in testing but are not run at these speeds for passenger services.
This list shows train services in Southeast Asia that operate trains over 100 km/h.
The Airport Rail Link (Bangkok) comprises an express service and stopping-all-stations. The express service that runs at speeds of up to 160 km/h has been discontinued and the line is currently operating as an urban rail transit service. The line will be used for the Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao High-Speed Railway.
KLIA Ekspres has a top speed of 200 km/h and a commercial top speed of 160 km/h.
The top speed for the KTM ETS is 160 km/h, though it operates at 140 km/h.
Fastest Trains In Southeast Asia (Under Construction)
Some new lines show two speeds. This could be that the train can run at different speeds on some sections, or that a top speed hasn’t been settled on.
Lines under construction that are not listed don’t have a declared operating speed.
Fastest Trains In Southeast Asia (Proposed)
This list only shows proposed railways that have a proposed operating speed.
The proposed Jakarta-Surabaya Semi-Highspeed train is 160 km/h