A Japanese Maglev train has broken its own world speed record, hitting 603km/h (374mph) in a test run near Mount Fuji in Japan.
The train beats the 590km/h speed it had set last week in another test.
Maglev trains use electrically charged magnets to lift and move carriages above the rail tracks.
However, the train would only travel at around 314mph when it opens to the public.
Central Japan Railway (JR Central), which owns the trains, wants to introduce the service between Tokyo and the central city of Nagoya by 2027.
Japan is hoping to export the Maglev technology to the United States and has even offered to pay for part of a new line between New York City and Washington DC.
However, passengers would not get to experience the Maglev’s record-breaking speeds because the company said its trains would operate at a maximum of 505km/h.
By 2045, Maglev trains are expected to link Tokyo and Osaka in just one hour, slashing the journey time in half.
About 200 train enthusiasts gathered along the route to witness Tuesday’s test run.
Japan is known for its Shinkansen that run on steel rails, but has been investing in Maglev technology which it is hoping to sell overseas.
Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe would visit the US on Sunday, where he is expected to pitch for a role in building the new high-speed rail line between New York and Washington.