1. Japan, China race to build trains that could beat airplanes

Japan, China race to build trains that could beat airplanes

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  • Japan and China are developing ultra-fast maglev trains that could rival the speed of airplanes.
  • China recently tested a maglev vehicle that reached nearly 500 mph in just 5.3 seconds.
  • Japan’s maglev technology has already recorded speeds of over 600 kmph during testing.
  • Both countries are working to bring high-speed maglev technology closer to passenger use.

Source: firstpost.com

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