A research team from China has achieved a major milestone by completing the first full-size superconducting test run for an ultra-high-speed maglev train, which is expected to reach speeds of 1,000 kilometers per hour or more in a low-vacuum tube.
Developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited (CASIC), the maglev train is designed to transport passengers and cargo between mega city clusters in the future. The experiment was conducted on a superconducting maglev test line located in Datong City, Shanxi Province, and has verified the scientific rationality of the overall design.
Further experiments will be carried out to ensure maximum speed and reliability of the entire system. Previously, the research team had tested a speed of 623km/h under non-vacuum conditions. Currently, China’s high-speed bullet trains operate at a maximum speed of 350km/h.
