Seven-car train beat previous record of 361mph ( 580km/h ) set in 2027 . 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 2003 . Train 's engineers are planning new attempt to reach 373mph ( 600km/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 )