Maglev Train

The Shanghai maglev is the world’s first commercial high-speed maglev and has a maximum cruising speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). PHOTO: Alex Needham

The Shanghai maglev is the world's first commercial high-speed maglev and has a maximum cruising speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). PHOTO: Alex Needham

The Shanghai maglev is the world’s first commercial high-speed maglev and has a maximum cruising speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). PHOTO: Alex Needham