China tested a maglev train at 650 km/h in just 7 seconds

China successfully conducted a test of a magnetic train that accelerated to 650 km/h in just 7 seconds on a 1 km track in Hubei Province. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The test vehicle, weighing 1.1 tons, launched from a standstill, reached top speed in 600 meters, and then fully stopped within a 200-meter braking distance.

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These results were made possible by precise control over acceleration and braking, as well as a positioning system accurate to within 4 millimeters.

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According to representatives of the center, previous trials on this same track have already achieved speeds of up to 800 km/h, demonstrating the potential of domestic innovations.

The tests confirmed that even short tracks can be used for high-speed experiments because the equipment ensures rapid acceleration and safe deceleration.

Development is being carried out by the Center for High-Speed Magnetic Levitation Transport Systems at the Donghu laboratory, located in China.

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The lab focuses on solutions for both passenger transport and freight logistics, and its technologies are already being adopted by other scientific institutions across the country.

This demonstrates the high practical value and readiness of the technology for large-scale implementation, even as testing continues.

China continues to accelerate the advancement of next-generation transportation, relying on technical precision and its ambition to become a global leader in high-speed travel.

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