April 17, 2015

Magnetic Japanese Train Sets World Speed Record



The maglev technology could be exported to the US
[From article]
A magnetic levitation (maglev) train in Japan has broken the world speed record by hitting 366mph.
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Another test run is scheduled for Tuesday during which the train's speed could reach 373mph.
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The speeds are twice as fast as today's bullet trains.
By comparison, Britain's HS2 rail line will run at just 224mph.
Maglev trains use a magnetic charge to lift and move the train cars above a guideway.

http://news.sky.com/story/1466944/japans-maglev-train-breaks-world-speed-record
Japan's Maglev Train Breaks World Speed Record
Japan hopes to export the technology to the US and has offered to cover the costs of a line between New York and Washington DC.
12:15, UK,
Friday 17 April 2015

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