Seven - speed train beat previous record of 361 mph ( 580 km/h ) set in 2003 . It made use of a magnetic charge to accelerate and move it above a guideway . passenger trains between Tokyo and Nagoya will begin running in 2020 . Train 's engineers are considering new attempt to reach 373 mph ( 600 km/h )
Seven-car train beat previous record of 361mph ( 580km/h ) set in 2003 . It made use of a magnetic charge to lift and move it above a guideway . Maglev service between Tokyo and Nagoya will begin running in 2027 . Train 's engineers are planning new attempt to reach 373mph ( 600km/h )