800 km/h in 5.3 seconds: China's maglev sets another record - CGTN

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A 1,110-kilogram model train reached 800 kilometers per hour on a 1 km long test track in Hubei, setting its third world record in six months. It floats on magnets to eliminate friction while an electromagnetic wave propels it forward like a giant slingshot. The track is engineered for precise alignment, with deviations kept within 0.5 millimeters. The same technology can be used to launch rockets and fighter jets. The frictionless future is already here.