In the future, the technology could be adapted for use in vacuum transportation highways.
The Chinese University of Defense Technology has announced the establishment of a new world speed record for superconducting electromagnetic maglev systems. According to reports from China Central Television, during a recent test on a 400-meter track, a prototype carriage weighing several tons accelerated to 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds and then successfully came to a stop. This is the highest speed achieved for a maglev platform of this type in the world.
The test is the result of a decade of research work. The developers achieved not only extreme speed but also stable movement using superconducting electromagnetic suspension. Among the technological challenges overcome are managing ultra-high speeds, guiding electromagnetic lifting devices, inverting accumulated energy in a short period, and utilizing powerful superconducting magnets.
The progress made strengthens China's position in the development of next-generation transportation systems and paves the way for the creation of ultra-high-speed solutions in the transportation sector. The development may also find applications in space launch systems and scientific experiments related to aerospace technologies.
According to Chinese media, the achieved result is not just a demonstration of technical capabilities — it sets the direction for future engineering solutions. In the future, the technology could be adapted for use in vacuum transportation highways, which theoretically would allow for even higher speeds with minimal environmental resistance. The development promises to play a significant role in both the railway industry and space programs.
China has the world's longest high-speed rail (HSR) network, connecting over 550 cities, with trains reaching speeds of up to 350 km/h and even 430 km/h, drastically reducing travel times between megacities and serving as a key infrastructure project for the country, which is constantly expanding its boundaries, such as new sections under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
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