Japan's experimental L0 Series superconducting maglev train reached 603 km/h on a test track near Mount Fuji in April 2015, setting the world speed record for any railed vehicle. The technology is being developed for the planned Chuo Shinkansen maglev line linking Tokyo and Osaka.
Record no. MRB-2026-005595
Fastest Speed by a Railed Vehicle
Reference Record – Not Certified
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