China has set a new world record with its fastest maglev train, achieving a speed of 700 km/h in just two seconds. That means a journey from Delhi to Mumbai which is 1,398 km, can be completed in roughly 4 seconds. Researchers at China's National University of Defence Technology conducted a test on a magnetic levitation train, and they managed to accelerate a vehicle weighing around a tonne (about 1,000 kg) to this incredible speed. The test was performed on a 400-metre (1,310-foot) maglev track

Eurostar, the high-speed train service connecting Britain and continental Europe, faced hours of delays on Tuesday after a major power failure inside the Channel Tunnel, snarling plans for thousands of people during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. https://nyti.ms/3MRq3L4 | The New York Times

India’s Vande Bharat Sleeper train successfully hits 180 kmph during its final safety trial on the Kota-Nagda section, marking a major step toward India’s self-reliant rail network. #vandebharat #indiatrains #highspeedtrain #rajasthannews #indiainnovation #railwayupdates #safetytrial | Indiatimes

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