Maglev train sets new world speed record

Japan’s state-of-the-art magnetic levitation (Maglev) train has broken its own world speed record, hitting 603km/h in a test run near Mount Fuji, beating a mark of 590km/h it set on April 16
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Superconducting Maglev train during practice run at Yamanashi test track

Onboard monitor captures new world record. It maintained speed over 600km/h for 10 seconds

PROPOSED CHUO SHINKANSEN ROUTE

Osaka Time from Tokyo: 67mins

Nagoya 40 mins

Yamanashi test track

Tokyo

50km 30 miles

Due 2027 (Cost: $100bn) - Due 2045
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HOW SUPERCONDUCTIVE MAGLEV WORKS

Top view

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Superconducting magnets on train

Wire coils along side of track

Train runs on rubber wheels at low speeds

Magnetic field induction effect levitates train 10cm off track

28m
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Source: Wire agencies

Pictures: Wikimedia Commons, Associated Press

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