China rolled out a high-speed maglev train with a designed top speed of 600 kms per hour, stated to be the world's fastest ground vehicle, on July 21, 2021. Credit: Reuters Photo
The train was unveiled in a glittery ceremony in Qingdao. Credit: Twitter/@EmslieDustin
The new maglev transportation system made its public debut in the coastal city of Qingdao, China's east Shandong province, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Credit: DD News
Launched in October 2016, the high-speed maglev train project saw the development of a magnetic-levitation train prototype with a designed top speed of 600 kms per hour in 2019, and conducted a successful test run in June 2020. Credit: Twitter/@EmslieDustin
Compared with traditional vehicles running on wheels, high-speed maglev trains do not have contact with rail tracks. They have advantages in terms of efficiency and speed, and produce very little noise, said He Yunfeng, who is with CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Corporation Limited. Credit: Twitter/@EmslieDustin
Published 21 July 2021, 06:20 IST