China debuts world’s fastest train

BEIJING: A maglev bullet train that can reach speeds of 600 kilometers per hour has made its debut in Qingdao, China.

Developed by the state-owned China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, it’s considered the world’s fastest train. “Maglev” is an abbreviation of “magnetic levitation.” The train appears to be “floating” thanks to an electromagnetic force that sends it gliding above the tracks. Liang Jianying, deputy general manager and chief engineer of CRRC Sifang, told Chinese state media that in addition to its speed, the train emits low levels of noise pollution and requires less maintenance than other high-speed trains.