China has achieved a significant milestone in high-speed transportation with the successful demonstration test of its ultra-high-speed (UHS) maglev train. The test, conducted in Shanxi Province's Yanggao County, saw the maglev vehicle reaching speeds up to 1,000 km/h within a 2-km-long low-vacuum pipeline.
Developed through a collaboration between China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited and Shanxi, the UHS maglev system showcases advanced technologies in magnetic levitation and superconducting navigation control. The test confirmed stable suspension, controlled navigation, and precise adherence to the predetermined curve, highlighting the system's reliability and safety.
Construction of the system began in April 2022, integrating aerospace and ground railway technologies with the ambitious goal of connecting China's megacity clusters. Future applications could see passengers traveling from Beijing to Shanghai in approximately 90 minutes, revolutionizing intercity travel.
This breakthrough positions China at the forefront of high-speed transportation innovation, offering insights into the potential of maglev technology for sustainable and efficient mobility solutions worldwide.
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China's 1,000 km/h maglev train completes demonstration test
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