China unveils ground-breaking high-speed maglev train prototype

A new maglev train prototype made its debut in Qingdao, China on May 23, 2019. Developed by the CRRC Sifang Corporation, the magnetic levitation train hovers above the tracks thanks to powerful electromagnets set 10mm (less than a half inch) apart. The system reduces friction, allowing the train to travel up to 600 km/h (373mph). Developers expect to launch the train commercially in 2021.