China has made another groundbreaking achievement in transportation technology by setting a new world record for the fastest magnetic levitation (maglev) train in the world. The high-speed train has achieved a speed of 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds, making it the fastest train in the world. The successful test was conducted by the researchers at China’s National University of Defense Technology.
The train, carrying a weight of nearly 1,000 kilograms, was accelerated to the extraordinary speed in a remarkably short time on a 400-meter long maglev track. After reaching the record-breaking speed, the train came to a safe halt. This achievement has made it the world’s fastest superconducting electric maglev train. A video of the test shows the train gliding smoothly over the track like a silver bullet, making it almost impossible to follow with the naked eye. A faint trail of smoke is visible behind the train, giving it a sci-fi like appearance.
The train uses superconducting magnets to levitate above the track, eliminating friction and allowing for unprecedented speed. According to experts, the system’s power is so great that it could potentially be used to launch rockets. In the future, this technology could revolutionize transportation by enabling cities to be connected in just a few minutes.
The research team has been working on this technology for the past decade, and their previous test in January this year achieved a speed of 648 kilometers per hour on the same track. China has been at the forefront of maglev technology, having developed its first human-carrying single bogie maglev train nearly three decades ago, making it the third country in the world to achieve this feat.
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