Frictionless maglev trains have of course been around for some time now. Japan's L0 Series Maglev , built in 2012, holds the record for being the fastest train in the world, clocking in at a ...

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In tests, China's 'T-Flight' train has reached a record speed of 387mph on a short test track - even faster than Japan's MLX01 Maglev, the world's fastest train in operation (361mph).

In Japan, another maglev train, the L0 Series, due to come into service in 2027, has reached a test speed of 375mph (603 kph), the world record before being overtaken by the T-Flight.

During a pivotal test of China's ingenuity in maglev train design, its ultra-high-speed (UHS) maglev transportation system reached the breakneck speed of 621 mph (1,000 km/h).

The train operates from 6:45 a.m. to 9:40 p.m. every 20 minutes. A one-way ticket costs 50 yuan (about $8). For more information, consult the Shanghai Maglev's official website .

Taipei, Taiwan – Imagine boarding a train that glides above the ground at supersonic speeds. Speeding through an airless tube using powerful electro-magnets, passengers could travel from San ...