[Cet article a initialement été publié le 7 mai 2024.]
Since the earliest days of the invention of the train in the early 19th century, engineers and scientists have sought ways to speed up movement on the rails. The first steam trains, symbols of the industrial revolution, paved the way for an era of rail transport that continues to evolve.
A true technological feat
Currently, the fastest train in the world is the Maglev (magnetic levitation train) developed by Japan and China. This revolutionary train uses powerful magnets to levitate above the tracks, reducing friction and enabling incredible speeds. Although the Chinese achieves super-fast speeds, the Japanese, also known as JR Maglev, takes the top spot on the podium. It set a speed record of 603 km/h during testing in 2015, making it the world's fastest train.
But then, which future train will overtake Maglev?
Projects like the Fuxing CR400 in China, the TGV in France, the Shinkansen in Japan, the AVE in Spain or the Al Boraq in Morocco are also notable examples having demonstrated significant progress in the sector.
Hyperloop train projects are the promise of the future in order to reach new levels of speed. This technology consists of magnetic levitation in vacuum tubes, thus eliminating kinetic friction as much as possible. Hyperloop trains could, therefore, represent the supreme future of rapid rail transport.
With the constant acceleration of trains and innovations like the hyperloop, the future of rail transportation looks bright. In particular, rail remains a more environmentally friendly travel option compared to planes and cars. Therefore, its evolution plays a vital role in reducing carbon emissions.
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