[CN] ... ultra-high-speed maglev train development

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Cutting-edge technologies central to Chinese modernization

By Alexander Ayertey Odonkor | chinadaily.com.cn

In the latter part of April 2023, a scientific research team in China successfully completed the country's first full-size superconducting test run for an ultra-high-speed magnetic levitation (maglev) train. Combining maglev technology with low vacuum technology, the train, which will become the fastest means of on-ground transport once completed, will be capable of running up to 1,000 kilometers per hour. Home to by far the world's largest high-speed railroads network – with 155,000 km of railways in operation, including 42,000 km of high-speed lines as of the end of 2022, the addition of ultra-high speed magnetic trains to China's rail network, will further truncate travel time for people and cargo – improve economic efficiency and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions – promoting the harmonious coexistence of people and nature, the bedrock of Chinese modernization.

In the country's pursuit of modernization, thus, Chinese modernization, a unique development pathway for more than 1.4 billion people – prioritizing common prosperity for all and promoting peaceful coexistence of mankind and the natural environment, China has increasingly leveraged cutting-edge technologies, including high-speed railroads and the internet of things to drive development – these tools were central to concerted efforts dedicated to achieve the first centenary goal – they ensured that the country's development improved the lives of its people.
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Source: http://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/20230 ... d15d1.html Accessed 2023-05-06

[Miss Maglev]

China's ultra-high-speed maglev train, the T-flight, recently passed a successful trial run in Shanxi province, marking a key advance in transportation technology. Capable of reaching speeds up to 1,000 kilometers per hour, the T-flight is three times faster than current high-speed trains and even outpaces airplanes. It could reduce travel time between Beijing and Shanghai to just one hour, a significant cut from the current 4 hours and 18 minutes by train, or roughly two hours by air.
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2024-09-13 China State Media News

. Photo by China State Media news: http://en.people.cn/n3/2024/0913/c90000-20219034.html Accessed 2024-09-13

The T-flight's innovative design relies on a low vacuum tube combined with magnetic levitation (maglev) technology, allowing the train to operate in a "near-ground flight" mode. By minimizing air resistance through a vacuum environment and preventing contact between the train and tracks, the system reduces both friction and noise, leading to higher speeds and a quieter, smoother ride compared to conventional rail systems.

Developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), the T-flight project aims to create a "one-hour economic circle" linking key urban centers in China, supporting faster regional travel and economic growth. According to Zhao Ming, a CASIC technician, the system will integrate with current high-speed rail and air travel, forming a comprehensive transportation network across the country.

During the recent test in Yanggao county, the T-flight met all critical technical benchmarks, including speed and levitation height. Launched in 2021, the project has made significant progress, and this successful trial marks a major step toward bringing the train to market, potentially reshaping China’s transportation future.

Info based on China State Media news: http://en.people.cn/n3/2024/0913/c90000-20219034.html Accessed 2024-09-13