[JP] Maglev Test Ride Reaches 500 km/h in 2.5 Minutes

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[JP] Maglev Test Ride Reaches 500 km/h in 2.5 Minutes on Yamanashi Line

Source: (News article)
Original title:
リニア、２分半で時速５００キロ
Subtitle:
ＪＲ東海、山梨で体験乗車会
Date: September 15, 2026, 17:27
Original language: Japanese
Web link: https://chat.mistral.ai/work/af969eda-f ... 1d4009fc23
Accessed: September 15, 2026

On September 15, JR Central’s Chuo Shinkansen maglev test vehicle reached 500 km/h in 2.5 minutes on the 42.8 km Yamanashi Linear Line during a media test ride.

About 30 reporters experienced the smooth transition from tire to levitation driving (after 150 km/h), with ceiling projections showing real-time data. Cheers erupted as the speed hit 500 km/h, with minimal vibration throughout.