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SCMaglev L0

603 km/h

Fastest manned rail vehicle, 375 mph

Confirmed Trains · Verified 2026-10-31 · WWV-TR-006

On 21 April 2015 a Japanese L0 maglev train reached 603 km/h on the Yamanashi test track. It floats above the guideway on magnets, so there are no wheels in contact at speed.

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