Blink and you'll miss it. Japan’s state-of-the-art maglev train has set a world speed record in a test run near Mount Fuji, clocking more than 600km/h (373mph). The maglev, short for “magnetic levitation”, hovers 10cm (four inches) above the tracks and is propelled by electrically charged magnets. http://gu.com/p/47y3y/fb | The Guardian

Chinese researchers have propelled a 1.1-ton maglev vehicle to 650 km/h in just 7 seconds over 600 meters - the fastest acceleration of its kind ever recorded. With powerful electromagnetic propulsion and precision control, this breakthrough marks a big leap in high-speed rail tech and testing for China's future transport network. #ChinaInLens #technology | China in Lens