The world's first high-speed maglev train, with a top speed of 600 kilometers per hour, rolled off the production line in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, on Tuesday.

Developed by China Railway Rolling Stock Corp with independent intellectual property rights, the maglev train is expected to be the fastest ground transportation available when it operates within a few years.

Experts said it demonstrates that China owns capability on high-speed maglev technologies and their engineering approaches.

The world's first high-speed maglev train, with a top speed of 600 kilometers per hour, rolls off the production line in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, on July 20, 2021. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Its research and development started five years ago and has involved over 30 universities and colleges, research institutions and enterprises, making major breakthroughs in engineering technologies, including system integration, power supply and communication, according to CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co, a subsidiary of CRRC.

Ding Sansan, deputy chief engineer of CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co, said propelled forward by powerful electromagnets, the high-speed maglev train hovers above the track and runs without friction.

It features many technological advantages, such as high-speed travelling, easy maintenance, environmental friendliness and a safer and more comfortable environment for passengers, Ding added.

China has developed five 600 km/h high-speed maglev trains and their performance in testing lines is going well, CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co said.

Rows of three seats are situated on each side of the aisle in the interior the world's first high-speed maglev train, with a top speed of 600 kilometers per hour. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The world's first high-speed maglev train, with a top speed of 600 kilometers per hour, rolls off the production line in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, on July 20, 2021. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The interior of the world's first high-speed maglev train, with a top speed of 600 kilometers per hour. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]