And boy can Japan's maglev train move.
Last week we told you how this bullet on wheels (well actually it levitates using magnets) absolute sh*t all over the world record by hitting a top speed of 366mph.
Well, now this Oriental speedster has returned to rub our noses in it by clocking a top whack of 373mph.
That makes Britain's Virgin Trains look like Thomas the bloody Tank.
The seven-car maglev train (which looks and travels more like a missile) works by electromagnetic propulsion and hovers 10cm above the track.
Just watch this video...
(H/T The Guardian)
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