The Japanese Shinkansen beat the French TGV's speed record for fastest electric rail train.

The claim that the Japanese Shinkansen beat the French TGVs speed record for the fastest electric rail train is false. While both the Japanese Shinkansen and the French TGVs are known for their high speeds, the TGV holds the current speed record. In April 2007, a modified TGV train achieved a speed of 574.8 kilometers per hour (357.2 mph), which remains the fastest speed ever recorded by an electric rail train. The Shinkansen, although renowned for its efficiency and punctuality, has not surpassed this record. Therefore, the statement is false.