Located in Shanghai, the Shanghai Maglev Train is a five-section commercial train and is the fastest commercial train in the world. Shanghai Maglev Train travels from the Shanghai Lujiazui financial district to the Shanghai airport in just 7-8 minutes! Put into operation on December 31, 2001, the Shanghai Maglev Train has an average high speed of 430 km/hr (267mph) and a top speed of 501km/h (311mph)! It is regarded as one of the top successful developments in Shanghai. Shanghai Maglev Train goes through Luoshan Road, Outer Ring Road, Huadong Road, Shang Chuan Road, Pudong Canal, Chuna-nan-feng Highway and Yuandong. The nearby attractions include Lujiazui Area, Pudong International Airport, International Expo Center, and Shanghai Pudong Lingkong Agric Garden.

Riding on the Shanghai Maglev Train is something you must experience during your Shanghai travel.


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