Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation) is a system of rail transport whose rolling stock is levitated by electromagnets rather than rolled on wheels, eliminating rolling resistance. [1][2][3]

Dec 17, 2025 · A maglev is a floating vehicle for land transportation that is supported by either electromagnetic attraction or repulsion. Maglevs use magnetic forces—like poles repel each other, …

4 days ago · China's Defence University sets world record as maglev train hits 700 km/h, marking a breakthrough in ultra-high-speed travel.

6 days ago · The maglev train was tested on a 400 metre (1,310-foot) magnetic levitation (maglev) test line, and safely brought to a stop afterwards. China has set a world record in maglev technology, …

5 days ago · China's National University of Defense Technology demonstrates superconducting maglev acceleration, reaching 435 mph in seconds.

Dec 25, 2025 · Feat seen to catapult China into global top tier of ultra-high-speed maglev technology and unlock new possibilities for hyperloop transport.

Dec 26, 2025 · Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record The ultra-high-speed superconducting maglev breakthrough could enable hyperloop transport and assist …

6 days ago · China has achieved a major breakthrough in high-speed transport after successfully testing a magnetic levitation vehicle that reached 700 km/h in just two seconds. The record-setting trial …

Transportation systems employing some form of magnetic levitation are known as maglevs and consist of vehicles moving along dedicated guideways.

Aug 8, 2025 · Maglev technology, short for magnetic levitation, is a groundbreaking innovation in transportation that allows high-speed train systems to glide smoothly along the tracks at incredible …