China: New Maglev train with a top speed of 600 km/h unveiled

The new maglev bullet train is not only fast, but is also said to emit low levels of noise and requires less maintenance.

A new maglev train said to be capable of reaching a top speed of 600 km/h has been unveiled in Qingdao, China. According to a media report, it has been developed by state-owned China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation and is considered to be the world's fastest train.

The new maglev bullet train is not only fast but is also said to emit low levels of noise and requires less maintenance, compared to other high-speed trains. Reports suggest that the new maglev train is capable of completing a 30 km journey between Shanghai's Pudong Airport and Longyand Road station in just seven and a half minutes. During this journey, the train reaches a top speed of 430 km/h.

Reports also suggest that while China has many high-speed maglev trains, there is only one commercially used maglev track. Having said that, there are a number of maglev tracks currently under construction, aimed at connecting most of its large cities, which in turn will bring down the travel expenses for commuters.

Some of the tracks currently under construction are said to connect Shanghai to Hangzhou and another linking Chengdu to Chongqing.

Reports suggest that the current high-speed trains in China reach a top speed of about 350 km/h, while planes fly at about 800 - 900 km/h. The new maglev train unveiled is aimed to bridge this crucial gap.

Source: CNN