China develops bullet train as fast as a Boeing 737 aircraft

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China develops bullet train as fast as a Boeing 737 aircraft
China develops bullet train as fast as a Boeing 737 aircraft (Photo: Instagram)\

China has just revealed the details of its innovative Maglev bullet train. Capable of reaching speeds over 600 km/h, it is as fast as a Boeing 737 aircraft.

The innovation, developed by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), was announced during the 17th International Exhibition of Modern Railway Technology and Equipment in China.

The hyperloop prototype, named T-Flight, was able to reach speeds of up to 623 km/h, going from 0 to 600 km/h in just 7 seconds.

While the Chinese model has already left the previous record holder, the Japanese MLX01 Maglev, far behind, China explained that the goal is to reach speeds over 1,000 km/h with the T-Flight in future tests.

The remarkable speed of Maglev trains is possible because they use magnetic levitation, using opposing magnetic fields to make the train essentially float above the tracks.

This technology helps reduce friction between the train and the tracks and also cuts drag inside vacuum tubes, allowing the train to reach speeds even higher than aircraft.

The technology is expected to be applied to a hyperloop corridor which, if plans succeed, could be completed as early as 2035. With it, travelers could board the Maglev in Shanghai and arrive in Hangzhou, 150 km away, in just nine minutes.

However, China still faces some challenges in implementing the technology. According to experts, building infrastructure capable of supporting a railway innovation of this level will require overcoming technical and economic obstacles.

Photo and video: Instagram @crrc\_global / X @Rainmaker1973. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.

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