Trains as fast as planes? Maglev technology promises this, allowing speeds of over 600 km/h and even up to 1,000 km/h, the ...

At 500 kilometres an hour, the Maglev could revolutionise rail travel. But it’s also causing plenty of controversy.

But because maglev trains can't use the hundreds of thousands of miles of traditional rail track that crisscross the world, building such a system costs billions of dollars in research ...

Yamanashi, Japan: Inside the cabin of the world’s fastest train, the force of the propulsion pushes you back in your seat. The wheels lift off as it races towards a speed of 500 kilometres an ...

It's simple: The Shanghai Maglev is one of the fastest passenger trains in the world. Traveling at about 270 miles per hour, this train is the adult equivalent of the theme park ride, especially ...

Footage shows China's first suspended maglev train appearing to float through Wuhan on January 26. Unlike traditional maglev ...

The planned maglev line will have no train stop in Shizuoka Prefecture, so residents expect no direct benefits from the project. Although there is no indication of how long the prospective opening ...

When it enters service, the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen will be the world's fastest bullet train. A test run in 2015 already set a world record by clocking 603 kilometers per hour. It will link the ...

The maglev interior is slightly smaller than the bullet trains now in operation. There are also only four seats to a row, compared to the five now in use in Shinkansen trains. The window size is ...