China Plans to Launch a Train Faster Than Airplanes
China is making progress on an ambitious transportation project to develop ultra-high-speed trains capable of surpassing airplane speeds, potentially making airport waiting times a thing of the past.
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The Asian giant is actively working on this project with plans to launch it and begin passenger transportation within the next ten years, becoming the first country to implement this innovation.
The ultra-high-speed train could travel at approximately 1,000 kilometers per hour (621 miles per hour), exceeding the flying speed of commercial airplanes, which typically averages around 800 kilometers per hour.
These trains, known as “Hyperloop,” have been explored by various countries and companies, but no concrete steps have been taken to bring this industrial innovation to life so far.
Currently, Chinese railway engineers are working on launching the first “Hyperloop” before expanding the project further, according to the news site Russia Today.
The Hyperloop is an ultra-high-speed transportation system based on enclosed tubes, where the train moves inside these tubes at extremely high speeds using magnetic levitation, known as “Maglev,” or similar technologies to reduce friction and increase speed.
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China currently has two magnetic train lines operating at medium to low speeds, but the government is now focusing on developing a high-speed version (Hyperloop) expected to be operational by 2035.
At present, the fastest train in operation is the “Shanghai Maglev,” which can reach a maximum speed of 268 miles per hour (431 km/h).
Globally, the “Hyperloop” project has faced criticism due to its high costs, requiring new infrastructure. However, it offers a potential solution to long airport waiting times while being faster than airplanes.
