Overview

• Recent low-vacuum trials at Donghu Laboratory pushed the prototype to 650 km/h and achieved 620 km/h in seven seconds over 1,968 feet.
• CRRC showcased the 600 km/h maglev prototype at July’s Modern Railways exhibition in Beijing, featuring an aerodynamic, driverless design.
• Engineers have reported a typical operating speed target of 800 km/h on dedicated maglev corridors linking cities up to 2,000 km apart.
• Construction of low-vacuum maglev tunnels began this summer with a year-end goal for full track completion ahead of commercial service.
• The system combines electromagnetic levitation, low-vacuum tubes and AI-guided controls to minimize friction and air resistance on mid-range routes.