China might soon be the home of the world’s fastest train. It recently completed a test run in the Shanxi province of the country. During the demonstration, it reached a speed of up to a whopping 1,000 kilometres per hour! This is because it employs a unique, cutting-edge technology called Magnetic Levitation or Maglev. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this train.
World’s Fastest Train: China’s Maglev Can Reach 1,000 Kmph
Blast off on the ultra-high-speed(UHS) maglev in Shanxi! 🇨🇳
A novel UHS maglev transportation system recently completed a demonstration test, marking another progress for the #maglevtrain that can travel at speeds of up to 1,000 km per hour.
The top speed of the #Eurostar‘s train… pic.twitter.com/zWI4sQf4Vy— Mission of China to the EU (@ChinaEUMission) August 5, 2024
According to an article which was recently published by Swarajyamag, the test run took place in the Yanggao County of Datong City. The demonstration of the ultra-high-speed train or UHS is designed to reach a speed of 1,000 kilometres per hour.
China has launched the Maglev magnetic levitation train, which reaches speeds of up to 600 km/h. This innovative technology allows the train to float on tracks, eliminating friction and reducing noise. The Maglev is not only fast and efficient, but it’s also a sustainable… pic.twitter.com/GmiTo7sncc
— G. S. Babatunde🌕 (@gsbabatunde) July 31, 2024
To put that in perspective, Vande Bharat trains, which currently are the fastest in India, can reach speeds of 180 kilometres per hour. This will revolutionise intercity travel for the country as it will allow travellers to journey between cities like Beijing and Shanghai in just 1.5 hours! As of now, it takes around 4.5 hours to travel between the two destinations.
A novel ultra-high-speed (UHS) maglev transportation system recently completed a demonstration test in North China’s Shanxi province, marking another progress for the maglev #train that can travel at speeds of up to 1,000 km per hour. pic.twitter.com/B1XCOLsjDL
— Chan Joe (@ChanJoe18) August 7, 2024
As per the article, the low-vacuum tube UHS magnetic levitation transportation system has been jointly developed by Shanxi and China Aerospace Science And Industry Corporation Limited.
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What Is Maglev, Why It’s Fascinating And How Does It Work?
Magnetic Levitation or Maglev for short, is a cutting-edge technology that is still on its way to being perfected. Essentially, it uses magnetic force to propel an engine forward. Unlike other trains, the engine actually levitates slightly above the track.
Train chinois par lévitation magnétique Maglev,
pouvant ce déplacer à 623 km/h, cela permet au train d’éviter les frottements avec la voie et par conséquent de réduire considérablement le bruit. pic.twitter.com/12Tsi2PtjN— ibn zyed 🇲🇦 (@kml66646199) July 31, 2024
Yes, the train legitimately flies, albeit at very low heights! By allowing the engine to levitate, friction between the wheels and track is reduced or eliminated entirely. It therefore allows the engine to achieve unprecedented speeds. The only question that still remains is of its sustainability which researchers are attempting to solve.
D’une classe royale, je le verrait bien faire un Rabat Oujda. pic.twitter.com/2VYD3uBlWB
— ibn zyed 🇲🇦 (@kml66646199) August 1, 2024
Also Read: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project To Cut 54,000 Mangrove Trees
Would you want to travel on this train if given the opportunity? Let us know in the comments section below! If you want to know more about Maglev, click here.
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