Footage of Japan's new train zooming down the track at 310mph leaves spectators speechless
Published on Sep 04, 2025 at 10:54 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Sep 04, 2025 at 10:54 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Footage caught the moment Japan’s new magnetic levitation (maglev) train whizzed past at more than 300mph.
The next-generation trains don’t need wheels; instead, they use powerful magnets to ‘float’ just above the track.
This means they can hit incredible speeds of up to 370mph.
Reporters in Japan were invited to a test track to see the super-fast trains in action, and could barely believe what they were seeing. You can check it out in the clip above, but be warned: blink and you might miss it.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
