page_title: Maglev
section_title: Chūō Shinkansen (Japan)
hierarchical_section_title: Maglev / Maglevs under construction / Chūō Shinkansen (Japan)
caption_attribution_description: English: Chūō Shinkansen. Yellow line Chūō Shinkansen. Route proposed by JR Central. Light yellow line Chūō Shinkansen. Route detail is undecided. Red line Yamanashi Test Track.
context_page_description: Maglev is a system of train transportation that uses two sets of magnets: one set to repel and push the train up off the track, and another set to move the elevated train ahead, taking advantage of the lack of friction. Along certain "medium-range" routes, maglev can compete favorably with high-speed rail and airplanes.
  With maglev technology, there is just one moving part: the train itself. The train travels along a guideway of magnets which control the train's stability and speed. Propulsion and levitation require no moving parts. This in stark contrast to electric multiple units that may have several dozen parts per bogie. Maglev trains are therefore quieter and smoother than conventional trains and have the potential for much higher speeds.
  Maglev vehicles have set several speed records and maglev trains can accelerate and decelerate much faster than conventional trains; the only practical limitation is the safety and comfort of the passengers. The power needed for levitation is typically not a large percentage of the overall energy consumption of a high-speed maglev system.
context_section_description: The Chuo Shinkansen is a high-speed maglev line in Japan. Construction began in 2014, and it is expected to begin commercial operations by 2027. The Linear Chuo Shinkansen Project aims to connect Tokyo and Osaka by way of Nagoya, the capital city of Aichi, in approximately one hour, less than half the travel time of the fastest existing bullet trains connecting the three metropolises. The full track between Tokyo and Osaka was originally expected to be completed in 2045, but the operator is now aiming for 2037.
  The L0 Series train type is undergoing testing by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) for eventual use on the Chūō Shinkansen line. It set a manned world speed record of 603 km/h (375 mph) on 21 April 2015. The trains are planned to run at a maximum speed of 505 km/h (314 mph), offering journey times of 40 minutes between Tokyo (Shinagawa Station) and Nagoya, and 1 hour 7 minutes between Tokyo and Osaka (Shin-Ōsaka Station).
caption: The Chūō Shinkansen route (bold yellow and red line) and existing Tōkaidō Shinkansen route (thin blue line)
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