Yogi Adityanath Rides Japan's 501 km/h Maglev, Eyes Future for India

The Chief Minister, who is on an official visit to Japan, took a test ride on the famous SC Maglev at the Yamanashi Maglev Line. Developed by the Central Japan Railway Company, this advanced system uses superconducting magnets to lift and propel the train above the tracks. By eliminating friction, the technology allows for speeds exceeding 600 km/h, having previously set a world record of 603 km/h in 2015.

Sharing his first-hand experience in a post on X, the Chief Minister highlighted the extraordinary speed and stability of the system. "You can see that I was travelling at 501 km/h. Experienced Japan's advanced SCMAGLEV train in Yamanashi... the ride was smooth and remarkably stable even at extraordinary speed, reflecting Japan's commitment to innovation and long-term infrastructure excellence," he stated.

The demonstration run underscored the train's silent movement and cutting-edge safety features, symbolising the growing technological cooperation between India and Japan. CM Adityanath noted that "when technology moves at this speed, the future feels closer than ever", signalling a keen interest in adopting such modern rail innovations for India's future transportation development.

Beyond transit technology, the visit served to strengthen broader bilateral ties. Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Japanese government and the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture for their roles in advancing the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

"I am very delighted that the Japanese government and the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture are playing a significant role in strengthening the relationship between Japan and India," the UP CM said.

This collaboration extends into the realm of clean energy and academic excellence. Referring to an initiative proposed during the Governor's previous visit to Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister highlighted a major programme to develop the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur as a Centre of Excellence.

He emphasised that the partnership would focus on green hydrogen technology to support India's energy goals, stating, "I am confident that this green hydrogen technology can play a major role in advancing Prime Minister Modi's mission to achieve Uttar Pradesh's energy self-sufficiency."

- ANI