China has achieved a major breakthrough in high-speed transport technology as researchers successfully tested a next-generation maglev system that reached record-breaking speeds in seconds.
According to reports, scientists at the National University of Defense Technology propelled a ton-class superconducting electromagnetic maglev test vehicle to a speed of 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds. This achievement has set a new global record for superconducting maglev systems and marks a major milestone in advanced rail research.
The test was carried out on a 400-meter-long track after nearly ten years of continuous research, development, and experimentation. Engineers not only managed to achieve the extreme speed in a very short time but also brought the vehicle to a complete and safe stop, proving the system’s stability and control at ultra-high speeds.
Experts involved in the project said the success required overcoming several complex technical challenges. These included ultra-fast electromagnetic propulsion, highly accurate electric levitation and guidance, rapid high-power energy conversion, and the use of strong high-field superconducting magnets. Each of these elements had to work together perfectly within a very short time frame.
Specialists believe this breakthrough could open the door to a new generation of ultra-fast rail systems in the future. Such technology may significantly reduce travel times and reshape long-distance transportation. With this achievement, China has further strengthened its position as a global leader in maglev and high-speed transport innovation.
