The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) and Shanxi have successfully completed demonstration tests of the new Hyperloop T-Flight, a high-speed magnetic levitation transport system capable of reaching speeds up to 1000 km/h.
The tests were conducted in a 2-kilometer low-vacuum tube built by CASIC in Shanxi province, northern China. The results indicated that the train achieved controlled navigation and a safe stop, with the maximum speed and suspension height of the vehicle meeting the specified values. All systems operated normally, and the maglev’s trajectory closely matched the theoretical trajectory, according to the report. The exact speed achieved during the tests was not specified.
Once all tests are completed, the Hyperloop T-Flight could be put into operation to transport passengers between Beijing and Shanghai, reducing travel time between the cities to just 90 minutes.
The previous Hyperloop record in China was set in February 2024, when CASIC first tested the Hyperloop T-Flight on magnetic suspension. During those tests, the train reached speeds of over 387 miles per hour (over 623 km/h). Following these tests, CASIC announced that the train would eventually reach speeds of 621 miles per hour (1000 km/h).
