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Japan ultra-fast maglev train project advances on key construction approval

TOKYO -- The governor of central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture on Tuesday approved the construction of an ultra-fast maglev ...

Japan’s maglev train just hit 603 km/h on a test track, and engineers say the same line could one day cross a country in minutes

Japan's SCMaglev reached 603 km/h, showcasing how magnetic levitation could redefine long-distance rail travel.

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There is a new luxury way to explore Japan by train

While Japan is known globally for everything from a centuries-old culture and modern pop culture to its cuisine, those who have visited the country even once will also associate it with a robust train ...