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    The speedometer on the Maglev. It reached a top speed of 301 km/h..
    The scenery whizzing by as we sped back from Pudong to Longyang Road Station.The Maglev platform at Longyang Road Station.The Maglev platform at Longyang Road Station.The cabin of the Maglev.A model of the Maglev at Pudong Airport.Jeff on the Maglev.The cabin of the Maglev as we disembarked.Back at Longyang Station.Back at Longyang Station.Back at Longyang Station.

    A Joyride on the Maglev

    April 15, 2024 in China ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Due to the delayed arrival of my inbound flight, I missed an opportunity to take the Maglev into town. I couldn't let go of my disappointment; besides, and I wasn't sure if I would have another opportunity to ride on the world's fastest commercial train. So, I declared to Jeff that we would go for a joyride on the Maglev.

    After breakfast, we took the subway to Longyang Road Station, where we connected to the Maglev. I was in geek heaven on the short ride to Pudong Airport. The train hit a top speed of 301 km/h, and I enjoyed the scenery as we whizzed by. The ride was smooth except for a brief shockwave when another Maglev going in the opposite direction passed us.

    At Pudong Airport, we took a short walk to seek coffee for myself, and then we took the Maglev back into the city.    Read more