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Yamanashi, Japan – July 25, 2025 – Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) has launched its next-generation maglev prototype, the M10, at a departure ceremony held at the Tsuru Maintenance Base in Yamanashi Prefecture. Company President Shunsuke Niwa and Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki attended the event and celebrated the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following the event, the M10 commenced high-speed test runs on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line, reaching speeds of up to 500 km/h.
The M10 introduces a completely redesigned exterior and incorporates multiple innovations to reduce environmental impact. Its unpainted aluminum body eliminates the need for energy-intensive paint-drying processes during manufacturing. Additionally, the train’s surface is covered with a film featuring micro-grooves inspired by shark skin, significantly reducing air resistance during operation.
Another breakthrough is the implementation of high-temperature superconducting magnets, which require cooling to only minus 255°C, compared to the previous standard of minus 269°C. This advancement eliminates the need for liquid helium tanks and simplifies the internal magnet structure, further improving energy efficiency.
Info based on: https://www.msn.com/ja-jp/money/other/% ... r-AA1JjP6o Accessed 26-07-2025