Japanese maglev train breaks 600 kph record in last of test runs

A Japanese magnetic levitation train has broken its own world speed record, hitting 603km/h over the 590km/h speed set last week. The test will mark the end of high-speed test runs, says Kyodo News. The train service will be introduced between Tokyo and Nagoya by 2027, says the Central Japan Railway, but the journey will be at a maximum of 505km/h. The government is also hoping to sell the maglev train technology overseas.