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'World's fastest train' could cut London to Edinburgh journey to 60 minutes
- New UK maglev concept aims to halve cross-country travel time, potentially matching about 60 minutes London to Edinburgh.
- The L0 Series uses magnetic levitation to glide, enabling ultra-fast speeds.
- Current plans place the technology in Japan first, with UK integration contingent on broader transport links.
- UK cost and timetable challenges cited, with completion now expected between 2034 and 2035.
- Experts urge UK travellers’ input on transport design, stressing more than just the fastest journey.
- Analysts warn that faster travel must be joined to hubs and accessibility for broad use.
- The project is framed as a potential ‘game changer’ for UK travel, contingent on funding and infrastructure.
- The article compares maglev to existing fast services like the Shinkansen and Shanghai Maglev.
- UK tunnel excavation and production difficulties have been cited as barriers.
- Metro suggests a broader travel design approach prioritizing comfort and accessibility.
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