The futuristic maglev trains of China have been raising eyebrows. The high-speed trains are run on electromagnets over tracks. The first suspended maglev line in China was launched, using permanent magnets. Known as the “Red Rail,” the experimental track is set in Xinggou County, Jiagxi Province, China. Strong magnets are used to produce a non-stop repelling force that lifts the train into the air. The train’s capacity is 88 passengers. “Xingguo,” China’s first permanent magnetic levitation (maglev) air train’s test track, was completed in Xingguo County. The design of the train is to run at a speed of 80 kmph. … Continue reading The Rising Power of China’s Maglev Trains: Exploring the “Red Rail” and Beyond