Sources have told NHK that a Japanese railway operator plans to begin construction next month on the sixth and final station for a maglev bullet train line.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine gliding across long distances at nearly 400 miles per hour on a train that floats silently above its tracks. No rattling ...

This is a massive win for travellers hoping to hit Japan's most popular cities. The first leg of the Chuo Shinkansen line will connect Tokyo to Nagoya in just 40 minutes. Currently, the trip takes ...

Not only will the start of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen Line utilizing maglev technology be delayed by about eight years but construction costs will also spiral upward by about 4 trillion yen ($26 ...

Gov. Wes Moore (D) watches a passing high-speed maglev train on April 12, 2025, during a trade mission to Japan. Moore supported the plan to operate a high-speed ...

Technology: Electromagnetic levitation with zero contact between train and track Operational Readiness: Expected soon; infrastructure compatibility pending The new 603 km/h maglev train marks a ...

A zero to 60 mph time of just under seven seconds is decent, but not too noteworthy. A zero to 100 mph in the same time would be astounding. But zero to 404 mph? Welcome to the future of trains, as ...

Japan is gearing up to redefine rail travel with its ambitious maglev train project, which aims to achieve speeds exceeding 600 kilometers per hour (approximately 373 miles per hour). Initially slated ...

The world of bullet trains is fascinating, blending high-speed travel with cutting-edge technology. These marvels of engineering have revolutionized the way we think about distance and time, and they ...