China’s Maglev Train Hits a Dead End! Shaking, Aging Tracks, Lack of German Parts Cuts Speed by 50%

China’s Maglev Train Hits a Dead End! Shaking, Aging Tracks, Lack of German Parts Cuts Speed by 50%

Apr 21, 2026 - 00:19
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This is a sad end to the Shanghai Maglev’s fate. On December 31, 2002, it became the world's first commercial high-speed Maglev line, carrying the glory of 'New Shanghai Speed.' However, after over 20 years, it didn’t spread as expected. Instead, it’s been stuck in a deadlock due to continuous losses, aging tracks, and being 'choked' by technology issues.

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