Vacuum train sets new speed record
Vacuum trains, a much-debated technology whose history dates back to the early 20th century, are once again attracting global attention. China is emerging as a major player in the development of this concept, with impressive results in the T-Flight prototype, which has redefined the speed of land transport.
T-Flight is a vacuum train prototype created by the Chinese state-owned company CASIC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation). It is an innovative system based on the vacuum tube principle that allows the hovercraft to reach impressive speeds.
Tests of T-Flight in Shanxi province confirmed its potential. According to SCMP reports, the train reached a speed of 623 km/h, which is 2.5 times faster than the Sapsan train. This result reflects the serious scientific and technical efforts invested in the development and testing of vacuum transport.
The test tube in which T-Flight is tested has almost perfect flatness with an error of only 0.3 mm. The diameter of the pipes is 6 meters with an error of 2 mm, providing optimal conditions for train movement. The next stage in the development of the project will be testing the train at a cruising speed of 1000 km/h, for which it is planned to build a 60-kilometer pipe.
CASIC has ambitious plans to expand its vacuum transport network and connect China's largest cities. The company's goal is to create a unified transport network that will reduce travel time and increase the availability of transport services.