Ultra-high-speed maglev tested in North China

Railway technology Ultra-high-speed maglev tested in North China

2024-08-23 Source: Press release | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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In the northern Chinese province of Shanxi, an ultra-high-speed maglev (UHS) has successfully completed a 2 km (1.24 mile) test track. The vehicle has the potential to reach speeds of up to 1000 km/h (approx. 621 mph). However, it was not announced what speed was actually achieved during the demonstration.

In the Chinese province of Shanxi, an ultra-high-speed maglev has completed a 2 km test track. The vehicle can reach a speed of 1,000 km/h.(Image: freely licensed at Pixabay) — In the Chinese province of Shanxi, an ultra-high-speed maglev has completed a 2 km test track. The vehicle can reach a speed of 1,000 km/h.
(Image: freely licensed at Pixabay)

According to Chinese media, it involves the test run of the full-size magnetic levitation rail system developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and Shanxi together. The test took place in a low vacuum tube, where the vehicle successfully maintained a stable ride and stopped safely. The results showed that the speed and height of the vehicle above the road matched the predictions.

Test confirms range of functions

Construction of the test facility began in 2022. The partner companies stated that the successful test has confirmed the feasibility of constructing and maintaining a large-scale vacuum environment over long distances. The demonstration run showed that the superconducting magnetic rail system and other key technologies operate as expected in a low vacuum environment.

Railway technology meets aerospace

The next phase of development is expected to include full-speed test operation, which requires a test track of at least 60 km (37.3 miles) in length. The Shanxi system integrates aerospace technology with conventional railway technology. With a theoretical maximum speed of 1000 km/h (approx 621 mph), magnetic levitation trains could connect China's metropolises and enable a travel time between Beijing and Shanghai of 90 minutes. (se)

The Tram Near Range Assist monitors the close range and warns at stops about children crossing the road directly in front of the tram or about people who are in the coupling area between two tram cars. (Image:Bosch Engineering)

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