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China sets new speed record with vacuum-tube Maglev Train; DEETS inside
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) claims to have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in high-speed transportation with its vacuum-tube maglev train.
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China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) achieves over 623 km/h with its vacuum-tube
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Rigorous testing in a 2-km low-vacuum tube demonstrates the train's stability and performance
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) recently made headlines in the transport industry after claiming to have accomplished a remarkable feat in high-speed train technology. Their vacuum-tube maglev train is said to have broken the speed record for a superconducting maglev vehicle, reaching speeds of more than 623 km/h (387 mph) during low-vacuum tube tests as per New Atlas. This achievement is a significant step forward in the quest for ultra-high-speed transportation, and it has the potential to revolutionize how people travel in the future.
The hyperloop concept
The concept of hyperloop trains, intending to propel passenger pods through low-pressure tubes at speeds greater than the sound barrier, has long piqued interest and speculation in the technology industry. Hyperloop trains, first proposed by entrepreneur Elon Musk, promise unprecedented speed and efficiency by reducing air resistance and friction through the use of vacuum tubes and the use of magnetic levitation technology.
Despite initial skepticism and challenges with the hyperloop concept, CASIC's recent success shows significant progress toward realizing this ambitious vision. The company's vacuum-tube maglev train, known as the T-Flight "high-speed flier," has undergone rigorous testing in a specially built 2-kilometer low-vacuum tube section in Yanggao county, Datong, Shanxi province. 
The testing process included numerous trials and iterations, with CASIC engineers fine-tuning the train's design and performance parameters to achieve the best results. Before the record-breaking speed run, the train was tested at slower speeds for several months to ensure its stability and safety.
Testing and development
The recent achievement of surpassing 623 km/h marks a significant advancement in high-speed transportation technology. CASIC's vacuum-tube maglev train has shown the potential to revolutionize long-distance travel by combining the principles of magnetic levitation and vacuum tube propulsion, allowing passengers to travel vast distances in a fraction of the time required by traditional modes of transportation.
Looking ahead, CASIC intends to further develop and expand its vacuum-tube maglev train technology. The company's phase two project calls for extending the test track to 60 kilometers (37 miles), allowing for testing at speeds of up to 1,000 kilometers per hour (621 mph). This expanded testing infrastructure will allow CASIC engineers to continue pushing the limits of high-speed transportation while refining the technology for practical application.
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