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China Tests Train That Could Be Fastest in World

China Tests Train That Could Be Fastest in World
Published in 12 August, 2024
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China has successfully tested its new ultra-high-speed (UHS) maglev train, which can reach speeds up to 621 mph, making it the fastest train in the world.

The demonstration, carried out in Shanxi Province, marks a significant milestone in China’s efforts to remain the global leader in rail technology. The new maglev, or magnetic levitation, train was tested in a 2-kilometer-long low-vacuum tube in Yanggao County, Datong City.

The technology, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited in partnership with Shanxi Province, floats the train above the tracks using magnetic levitation and places it in a low-pressure tube. That eliminates friction, allowing the train to move much faster than traditional trains.

It would more than double the top speed of the current operational fastest train in the world, China’s Shanghai Maglev, which can travel at 286 mph.

During the test, the maglev train showed it could navigate accurately, stay stable and stop safely, according to Chinese media outlets CGTN and Xinhua News. The train’s speed and height were exactly as planned, and all systems worked as expected.

The test also proved that it is possible to maintain a large vacuum inside the tube, which is essential for reducing air resistance and achieving high speeds.

Newsweek