China is testing a maglev vacuum train designed to reach speeds of up to 1,000 km/h, faster than many commercial flights. This video explores how the technology works, why it differs from Hyperloop, ...
This is a massive win for travellers hoping to hit Japan's most popular cities. The first leg of the Chuo Shinkansen line ...
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China develops Mach 1 maglev

China has demonstrated two major electromagnetic propulsion breakthroughs: a superconducting maglev vehicle accelerating from ...
The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s ...
On a short stretch of track in northern China, a heavy block of engineering briefly moved with the urgency of a launched projectile. In a test that prioritised hardware limits over passenger comfort, ...
Maglev trains promise ultra-fast, smooth and low-carbon travel, but vibration caused by complex interactions between trains, ...
The ultra high-speed maglev rail service developed by Central Japan Railway Company is still several years away ...
Currently, the bullet train (Shinkansen) is the fastest way to travel this distance, taking around 2 hours and 30 minutes on ...