China is set to build a high-speed train that can reach speeds of over 1,000 km/h thanks to a vacuum tube. The train will be built in Harbin, the capital of the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, and is primarily aimed at boosting tourism in the region. However, experts have warned that there are significant challenges to ensuring the safety of passengers at such high speeds.
According to a report by the state-run news agency Global Times, the train will be a maglev (magnetic levitation) train that uses a vacuum tube to reduce air resistance and increase speed. The project is being led by World Artery, a company that specializes in high-speed transportation. The company’s CEO, Zheng Bin, has described the project as a “breakthrough in this field” and a “great leap forward in technology.”
However, experts have warned that there are significant challenges to ensuring the safety of passengers at such high speeds. Sun Zhang, a train expert from Shanghai Tongji University, has said that the condition of the vacuum tube will need to be constantly monitored to ensure safety. Additionally, some passengers may not be able to tolerate the high speeds and acceleration of the train.
Despite these challenges, the project is expected to move forward, with the test track set to be completed in the coming years. China already has experience with high-speed maglev trains, including the Transrapid Shanghai, which currently holds the record for the fastest commercial maglev train at speeds of up to 430 km/h. The new project is expected to be a significant step forward in the development of high-speed transportation in China and around the world.
