How Fast Is Maglev Record?

Japan's SCMaglev train hit 603 km/h in a 2015 test — the fastest train ever. The Tokyo-Nagoya line will use this technology to cut journey times to 40 minutes, scheduled to open in 2027.

Maglev trains have no rolling friction at all — the only resistance comes from air drag. In a vacuum tube, theoretical speeds approach 6,000 km/h.

• Faster than racing dragsters
• Tokyo-Nagoya in 40 minutes by 2027