Donghu Laboratory
China tested an advanced magnetic levitation system with electromagnetic propulsion in a new prototype of a high -speed train that reached 650 km/h – and promises to reach 800 km/h.
The prototype of one developed by a team of Chinese researchers has just destroyed the speed record of this type of magnetic levitation vehicles.
The 1.1 tonne vehicle was able to accelerate to the 650 km/h in just 7 seconds in a section of 1,000 meters, which already Overcomes the current fastest train – what Viaja and 603 km/h.
But, according to the team of investigators of the DONGHU laboratory in the province of Hubei, China, ensures that the typical operating speed of your vehicle will be 800 km/h.
Second Li WeichaoDirector of the Center for Technological Innovation of High -Speed Electromagnetic Propulsion, the test has shown that the system can “reach the highest speed in the world“.
Contrary to other similar speed tests with Maglev, which were carried out using roads of between 30 and 50 kilometers, the Chinese researchers developed a Magnetic elevation test track high -speed just a kilometer To test the acceleration of the new train.
The vehicle can pass from zero to 650 km/h in just 7 seconds thanks to its advanced electromagnetic system. The imons installed on the vehicle and the road make the repulsion effect between equal poles increase the train during acceleration. No physical contact there is no friction And the system just has to overcome air resistance to reach the desired speed.
Instead of using traditional enginesthe maggev trains use an integrated linear engine on the via guide. Alternate electrical currents on the coils along the road create a mobile magnetic field that pushes the train from behind and pulls it forward at the same time.
Researchers estimate that the construction of the test platform for the new models of this prototype will be completed later this year.
According to, the platform will not only be key to investigating high speed trains, but will also help in developing other advanced transport technologies.
China continues to bet on becoming world leader In the field of magnetic levitation trains, and this is not the first time Chinese researchers have a speed record.
In 2023, China tested one that reached a speed of 600 km/hbeating the fastest train record in the world, which promised to exceed 1000 km/h.
Although the Fast Experimental Maggev on the planet Be that in the L0 series in Japan – which has reached a top speed of 603 km/h on its test track – China has the fastest maggevs in commercial.
O Shanghai Maglev Train (SMT) In China has reached a record speed of 501 km/he tests a commercial cruise speed of 431 km/h. However, its current maximum operating speed was reduced to 300 km/h due to factors such as the cost, efficiency and practicality.
