A levitating train in central Japan has long been in development, and the company behind it has shown off its dazzling speed.
Central Japan Railway invited about 100 members of the media for a test ride on the Maglev in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo.
The train reached a speed of 500 kilometers per hour.
The company has been running the latest model on its test track since 2020.
Company officials say they improved the design of the train's nose section to cut air resistance by about 13 percent. They say that will also help reduce power consumption and noise.
The company says the train line will connect Tokyo and Nagoya in central Japan, in 40 minutes. That is less than half the time needed by the current Shinkansen bullet train.
The railway aims to launch the service in 2027.
But a dispute with local authorities over construction could delay that.
Central Japan Railway invited about 100 members of the media for a test ride on the Maglev in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo.
The train reached a speed of 500 kilometers per hour.
The company has been running the latest model on its test track since 2020.
Company officials say they improved the design of the train's nose section to cut air resistance by about 13 percent. They say that will also help reduce power consumption and noise.
The company says the train line will connect Tokyo and Nagoya in central Japan, in 40 minutes. That is less than half the time needed by the current Shinkansen bullet train.
The railway aims to launch the service in 2027.
But a dispute with local authorities over construction could delay that.
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Summary
Central Japan Railway showcases maglev train, reaching 500 km/h in Yamanashi Prefecture. The company aims to connect Tokyo and Nagoya in 40 minutes, reducing travel time by half compared to the current Shinkansen bullet train. Officials claim improvements in design for reduced air resistance,
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221005_36/
Date: Oct. 5, 2022
Created: 2022/10/06 07:51
Updated: 2025/12/09 13:04
Last Read: 2022/10/06 07:51