India, Dec. 27 -- China has set a world record in maglev technology, testing and successfully accelerating a tonne-class vehicle to a speed of 700 km/h (435mph) in only two seconds' time.

The maglev train was tested on a 400 metre (1,310-foot) magnetic levitation (maglev) test line, and safely brought to a stop afterwards, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.

The test speed of the vehicle set a new milestone, becoming the world's fastest superconducting electric maglev to date.

Usually, the high-speed trains in China operate at speeds of 217mph and also support 5G connectivity, even in long tunnels. The average cruising speed for a long-haul commercial passenger aircraft ranged from approximately 547 to 575 mph.

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