<strong>New maglev prototype: </strong>China has unveiled the prototype for its sleek new magnetic levitation (maglev) train. Its makers say it will be capable of traveling at speeds of 600km/h (about 372 miles/hour).
New maglev prototype: China has unveiled the prototype for its sleek new magnetic levitation (maglev) train. Its makers say it will be capable of traveling at speeds of 600km/h (about 372 miles/hour).
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<strong>The driver's seat: </strong>Developed by the state-owned China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), the train is due to go into commercial production in 2021.
The driver's seat: Developed by the state-owned China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), the train is due to go into commercial production in 2021.
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<strong>Making rail travel more attractive: </strong>The new prototype maglev train will travel from Beijing to Shanghai in 3.5 hours. Currently, the rail route takes about 5.5 hours.
Making rail travel more attractive: The new prototype maglev train will travel from Beijing to Shanghai in 3.5 hours. Currently, the rail route takes about 5.5 hours.
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<strong>What is maglev?:</strong> Maglev trains use magnetic repulsion both to levitate the train up from the ground, which reduces friction, and to propel it forward. Only a handful of countries operate maglev trains at present: China, South Korea and Japan.
What is maglev?: Maglev trains use magnetic repulsion both to levitate the train up from the ground, which reduces friction, and to propel it forward. Only a handful of countries operate maglev trains at present: China, South Korea and Japan.
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