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Tennessee Hillbilly

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Sun Jul 13, 2025, 02:45 PM Sunday

China's Maglev Prototype Reaches 650 km/h as Dedicated Network Construction Underway [View all]

Source: Ground News

China successfully demonstrated a 1.1-ton Maglev train reaching 404 mph in under 7 seconds, with technology capable of 620 mph speeds. The system, tested at Donghu Laboratory, achieves 4-millimeter precision at extreme velocities.
What It Means: This reproducible technology will transform intercity travel in China, with plans to connect major cities like Beijing and Shanghai in just 90 minutes. Construction of the high-speed track will be completed by year-end.




Read more: https://ground.news/daily-briefing/chinas-new-maglev-beijing-unveils-its-train-of-the-future

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