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July 10, 2026 | Infrastructure

Shizuoka governor ends Chuo maglev construction impasse

JR Central can resume tunnelling beneath Japan’s southern Alps.

August 8, 2025 | High-speed

400km/h - The new frontier in high-speed operation

China Railway has set itself an ambitious task: introduce 400km/h commercial operation on key high-speed lines. Kevin Smith reflects on how China reached this milestone and reports from the 12th UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail held in Beijing on July 8-11, where progress with these plans, the next great paradigm shift in high-speed rail, were revealed.

July 16, 2025 | High-speed

CRRC unveils 600km/h superconducting maglev prototype

A test track for the new vehicle is under construction at the CRRC Changchun plant.

June 26, 2025 | High-speed

China claims new maglev world record

Prototype reaches speed of 650km/h in 7 seconds.

November 15, 2024 | Main line

China begins construction of inter-city maglev

The first phase of the Changsha - Liuyang line will open in 2029.

October 8, 2024 | High-speed

60 years of high-speed rail

Japan is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the world’s first high-speed line this month. Kevin Smith looks at the enduring achievements of the Tokaido Shinkansen and considers what is next for this remarkable railway.

August 14, 2024 | Technology

China tests ultra high-speed maglev

Demonstration run on 2km test track confirms potential for speeds of up to 1000km/h.

August 3, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Max Bögl completes demonstration maglev line

The 3.5km line is located in Chengdu, China.

April 4, 2024 | High-speed

Chuo Shinkansen opening delayed to 2034

Japanese maglev line was originally expected to open from Tokyo to Nagoya in 2027.

September 20, 2023 | Fleet

Nevomo unveils MagRail Booster at Trako

The system allows freight wagons to move independently without a locomotive.

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