China Has a New Test System for Maglev Trains That ‘Fly on the Ground’

The High-Speed Flier Project Integrates Aerospace and Terrestrial Rail Transport Technologies, with a Designed Speed of up to 1,000Km/Hr – Surpassing Commercial Aviation Speeds.

Breakthrough in China Hyperloop Project Aiming to Transport People at 1,000Km/H

“Science and Technology Progress Step by Step, and Some Aspects of This Project Are Still in Uncharted Territory in China. Every Step Is Challenging, and It’s a Complex System, ” Said the Project’s Chief Designer Mao Kai, in an Interview with Zhejiang Daily.

China on Track for Ultra-High Speed Trains with Hyperloop Test ‘Setting Record’

By James H. Sterling

• Oct 9, 2026 • 3 min read

China on Track for Ultra-High Speed Trains with Hyperloop Test ‘Setting Record’

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Casic Said the Results Surpassed the Previous Known Record Set by a Superconducting Maglev Vehicle – 623Km/Hr (387Mph) Under Non-Vacuum Conditions, as Reported in October 2023.

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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