At 603 kmph, Japan’s maglev train breaks its own speed record

The train accomplished the feat in a test run, surpassing its previous record of 581 kmph set in 2003.

A Japanese maglev, which is the fastest passenger train in the world, has broken its own speed record.

Operator JR Central said the train reached 603 kmph in a test run on Tuesday, surpassing its previous record of 581 kmph set in 2003. The train travelled for about 2 km at a speed exceeding 600 kmph.

Japan’s high-speed rail services are among the most advanced in the world, with hundreds of trains running each day with minimal delays.

The Maglev Test Line, near Mount Fuji about 80 km west of Tokyo, is developing technology for use on a future link between Tokyo and Osaka. The magnetic levitation trains hover above rails, suspended by powerful magnets.