China unveils world's fastest high-speed train.

Speaking to the media, Liang Jianying, Deputy General Manager and Chief Engineer of CRRC Sifang, said the train's noise pollution levels are low and it also requires less maintenance compared to other high-speed trains.

A prototype of this train was launched in 2019. That same year, China announced ambitious plans to build a “three-hour transport loop” between the country’s three major cities.

Hệ thống đệm từ trường maglev (magnetic levitation) giúp con tàu đạt tốc độ nhanh hơn và chạy êm hơn so với các loại tàu sử dụng bánh xe. — The maglev (magnetic levitation) system allows the train to reach higher speeds and run more smoothly compared to trains using wheels.

High-speed rail systems are currently a top priority for the Chinese government, aiming to connect more major cities and reduce travel time and costs in the world's most populous country.

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Currently, the average speed of high-speed trains in China is around 350 km/h, while the speed of airplanes is 800-900 km/h. High-speed magnetic levitation trains are a reasonable middle ground option.

However, one obstacle preventing maglev trains from being ready for passenger service is the limited maglev track network. Currently, China only has one commercial maglev track, connecting Pudong International Airport to the Longyang Line train station in Shanghai. This 30-kilometer journey takes only 7.5 minutes at a speed of 430 km/h.

Currently, several magnetic levitation rail lines are under construction in China, including the Shanghai-Hangzhou line and the Chengdu-Chongqing line.