China is breaking all records when it comes to infrastructure development. In just a few decades it has managed to maintain a double-digit growth level, which has allowed the creation of pharaonic works of all kinds. Connecting cities has always been a priority for the Chinese government, which is why investments have been multimillionaires. In the field of rail transport, high speed has emerged as a priority, but it is not a plan focused solely on this aspect.

In the county of Xingguo, located in the south of the country, the construction of the first train capable of levitating through the presence of powerful magnets has been carried out. Is about an unprecedented proposal in the sector, which has caught the attention of the public because of how striking it is. Such is its levitation capacity that the attraction technology it incorporates can support the weight of the train itself and safely transport a total of 88 passengers.

Let’s see, therefore, what are the keys behind this amazing railway project, why it is a technology that stands out, of course, due to the presence of an innovation that could extend into the future and, of course, all the secrets that this engineering work of Chinese origin hides. Here are the characteristics of a novel train that uses magnets to be able to stay in the air without any difficulty. The Sky Train, according to Techeblog, is undergoing tests.

The first peculiarity of this train is that It has a maximum speed of 80 km/h.. This is far from the speed that the network that connects cities to each other can reach, but it is enough to demonstrate the worth of this technology. However, the main peculiarity of this technology lies in the presence of zero friction between the magnet that acts as a guide and the vehicle. This translates into an energy expenditure that is directly related to movement. In this case, there is no energy wasted on the move.

As can be seen in the previous images, the performance of this technology is very curious in the eyes of travelers. These are tests in which they have wanted to participate as potential users of this means of transport, but the truth is that it must be fascinating to see how there is not a single piece that touches the upper structure. Thanks to the arrangement of high-power magnets in the upper area of ​​the vehicle and on the continuous platform, this curious hypnotizing effect is achieved.

Among the most outstanding characteristics of this technology, the smoothness with which this train moves during the distance covered by the 700-metre route is particularly noteworthy. The tests that are being carried out will mark its possible commercial viability in the future, and additional lines may be established in the future. It is important to point out that this technology is located at a height of 10 meters, so a large investment is required if the entire infrastructure is to be installed to cover much greater distances.

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