• The world's first suspended maglev train system is being built in China.

  • It can operate without power, gliding through the air without ever making contact with the track above it, and there is no rail under it.

  • Look at the train.

There is a new train in China.

China's Red Rail, said to be the world's first maglev air train
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The name of the rail is Red Rail.

China's Red Rail, said to be the world's first maglev air train
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It's said to be the world's first suspended magnetic levitation system that uses permanent magnets.

China's Red Rail, said to be the world's first maglev air train
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Magnets are used in traditional maglev train systems to move things.

China's Red Rail, said to be the world's first maglev air train
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The Red Rail isn't the same as the other ones.

China's Red Rail, said to be the world's first maglev air train
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China is the world's biggest supplier of rare earths.

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It is possible to run without power.

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It has the potential to be more eco-friendly than other modes of transportation.

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As the train moves, it doesn't have any physical contact with the rail.

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It is located in the southern part of China.

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The construction of the train was finished on August 9.

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The source is IANS.

After construction ended last week, the train had to go through a test run.

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The Red Rail is 33 feet above the ground.

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The South China Morning Post is the source of this story.

Two cars can carry 88 people.

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The track is 800 meters long and spans 2,620 feet.

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The train can go as fast as 80 km per hour.

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The plan is for the track to be extended to 7.5 km after the tests are over.

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It will be possible for the train to travel as fast as 120 km per hour.

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The South China Morning Post is the source of this story.

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