Chinese maglev train smashes its own world record for acceleration

• An experimental maglev (magnetic levitation) train in China has broken its own world record for acceleration.
• The 1.1-tonne vehicle accelerated from zero to 800 km/h in 5.3 seconds along a 1 km test track in Hubei province.
• Researchers demonstrated that the train could come to a smooth, controlled stop within roughly 200 metres using an advanced braking system.
• It marked the third time in six months that the same train had broken the world record for short-distance maglev acceleration.
• While not currently suitable for human passengers, researchers hope the underlying principles will eventually lead to launch systems for rockets and fighter jets.

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Chinese bullet train breaks acceleration world record by going from 0 to 800kmph in 5 seconds