China's new train aims to travel over 600 miles per hour — here's how it could set new standards for high-speed transportation
According to Railway Supply, China's T-Flight trains have been pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible with high-speed rail, reaching speeds of 387 miles per hour. But researchers aren't done yet. They're targeting a top speed of 621 miles per hour, which would make the T-Flight faster than commercial airliners.
The secret to T-Flight's incredible speed is its magnetic levitation technology. Maglev systems have been used for a while in high-speed trains, but the technology continues to improve. It uses magnets of opposite polarities to both keep the train off the ground and propel it forward along the track, eliminating friction and allowing the trains to reach incredible speeds quickly.
Would you be more likely to use a rideshare service that offers EV rides?
Absolutely
Only if it wasn't more expensive
Only if the wait times weren't longer
Not interested
Click your choice to see results and speak your mind.
When combined with the T-Flight's uniquely aerodynamic design and low-vacuum tubes, the maglev systems allow it to reach heretofore untouchable speeds for a train.
But T-Flight isn't just about speed; passenger comfort is also a concern. Fortunately, the train offers 5G Wi-Fi, addressing concerns about connectivity aboard high-speed trains.
Maglev and other high-speed trains are seen as the environmentally friendly alternative to short- and middle-distance continental plane trips. They use less energy and can be powered by greener sources, such as solar or wind power.
High-speed trains are popping up around the globe. Europe has lines being built connecting major cities around the continent, including one from Poland through the Baltic states and another from Barcelona to Toulouse. In Asia, a route from Jakarta to Bandung welcomed 5.79 million passengers in its first year, while in the United States, a line from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is under construction.
It's not clear when the T-Flight will be implemented for use, but China certainly remains on the cutting edge of high-speed rail travel.
Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
7 minutes ago
- Yahoo
AT&T Inc. (T) Is Very Good At What It Does, Says Jim Cramer
We recently published . AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has been performing well in 2025. Its shares gained 22.7% year-to-date on the back of multiple factors such as robust subscriber additions. The stock gained 2% after the latest earnings report, which saw AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) add 401,000 wireless subscribers to smash analyst estimates of 295,700 out of the park. The firm's strong performance made Cramer wonder how all three mega American carriers could simultaneously perform well, as logically, someone has to lose share for the others to thrive: 'But David, AT&T, has someone downgraded AT&T? I thought that AT&T was good. But how can AT&T and Verizon and T-Mobile do well? Cramer recently discussed AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)'s stock in comparison to T-Mobile: 'You know, people like ATT. And I'm not against it. I like ATT, too. But, look what can I say, T-Mobile has been a huge, huge winner. Sievert is a winner. And before that Legere was a winner. But now the stock acts quite badly, and now we know. It's good to know the reason.' While we acknowledge the potential of T as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
37 minutes ago
- Yahoo
T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) Is Very Good At What It Does, Says Jim Cramer
We recently published . T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) is an American telecommunications carrier whose shares have gained 10.9% year-to-date. The shares jumped by 6.1% in July after the firm's latest earnings report saw its $21.13 billion in revenue and $2.84 in EPS beat analyst estimates of $21.04 billion and $2.68. Another reason why T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS)'s shares rose was due to its 830,000 postpaid additions beating analyst estimates of 700,300. Here's what Cramer said: 'That was a nice quarter. Previously, Cramer discussed T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS)'s share price movements: 'Here's one [that's] a little surprising. Keybanc puts out a very cogent piece about how T-Mobile is fiber-deficient. And they think that the consumer value proposition has deteriorated rather rapidly. Downgraded to Underweight. And the stock has been weak. But this is a, in many ways you read this and you think oh my bad, now I know why it's going down. Which will mean that it's got much further to fall. While we acknowledge the potential of TMUS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
AT&T Shares Have Sunk Despite a Subscriber Surge. Time to Buy the Dip?
Key Points AT&T continues to see strong subscriber additions. However, investors were disappointed that the company did not raise guidance. 10 stocks we like better than AT&T › AT&T (NYSE: T) has quietly been a great-performing stock over the past couple of years, but it has pulled back after the company failed to raise its guidance when it reported its second quarter results. Investors were expecting a hike after rival Verizon Communications did so a couple of days earlier. Let's look at AT&T's results to see if the pullback is a buying opportunity. Strong subscriber growth When it comes to wireless subscriber growth, AT&T has taken advantage of a Verizon price hike earlier this year to gain customers. In the second quarter, it added 479,000 retail postpaid subscribers, including 401,000 retail postpaid phone additions. It did lose 34,000 prepaid subscribers, but that is generally viewed as a less important segment than subscribers who get a monthly bill. Overall mobility-segment revenue increased 6.7% to $21.8 billion. Mobility service revenue rose 3.5% to $16.9 billion, while equipment sales surged 18.8% to $5 billion. Postpaid phone average revenue per subscriber (ARPU) edged up 1.1% to $57.04. Turning to broadband, AT&T added 243,000 fiber subscribers and 203,000 internet air subscribers. The company lost 93,000 non-fiber subscribers as they continued to switch to faster options. Broadband ARPU climbed by 7.5% to $71.16, while fiber ARPU rose by 6.2% to $73.26. Total consumer broadband revenue was up 5.8% to $3.5 billion. Fiber will be a big focus for the company, with it looking to ramp up its investment to a pace of 4 million new locations per year. It just surpassed 30 million fiber locations and is looking to double that number by 2030, including through assets it has agreed to acquire, its Gigapower joint venture with BlackRock, and agreements it has with other commercial open-access providers. The investment in fiber will be helped by new tax provisions in the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" that allow some assets to immediately be fully depreciated in the year they go into use. On the downside, AT&T's business wireline segment saw a 9.3% decrease in revenue to $4.3 billion. The segment flipped from an operating profit of $102 million in the second quarter of last year to a loss of $201 million this year. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the segment fell 11.3% to $1.3 billion. Total revenue rose by 3.5% to $30.8 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) jumped by 5.8% to $0.54. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations for adjusted EPS of $0.52 on revenue of $30.8 billion. AT&T generated $9.8 billion in operating cash flow, and free cash flow of $4.4 billion. It paid out just over $2 billion in dividends, good for a coverage ratio of 2.2 times. The company has held its quarterly dividend of $0.28 steady since May 2022, and the stock currently has about a 4% forward dividend yield. Looking ahead, the company largely kept its guidance intact, which was disappointing after Verizon raised its full-year EPS outlook. AT&T is looking for its mobility service revenue to grow by 3% or better, with adjusted EPS of between $1.97 to $2.07, which would be down from the $2.26 it produced in 2024. It forecast free cash flow to be in the low to mid $16 billion range. Metric Prior Guidance New Guidance Mobility service revenue growth The higher end of 2% to 3% 3% or better Adjusted EPS $1.97 to $2.07 $1.97 to $2.07 Adjusted EBITDA 3% or better 3% or better Free cash flow $16 billion-plus In the low to mid $16 billion range Source: AT&T Further out, AT&T expects to spend between $23 billion to $24 billion a year on capital expenditures (capex) in both 2026 and 2027. It projects that its free cash flow will be more than $18 billion in 2026 and more than $19 billion in 2027. Should investors buy the dip? AT&T has been taking it to Verizon in subscriber additions, offering more-aggressive deals on smartphones and keeping prices lower than its rivals, while committing to strong network reliability. Its overall second-quarter results were solid; however, investors were clearly looking for the company to raise EPS guidance after Verizon increased its forecast and with the tax benefits it will see from the One Big, Beautiful Bill. But these tax benefits will eventually hit the bottom line, and the company is looking to take advantage of the bill to more aggressively grow its fiber network. That's a smart move given that Verizon is set to greatly expand its fiber network when it completes its acquisition of Frontier Communications next year. Also, 2026 could be the year of the bundle for wireless companies, and AT&T is looking to ramp up its fiber network to compete against what should become a stronger Verizon. Even with the stock's pullback, AT&T still trades at a large premium to Verizon. It has a forward price-to-earnings multiple (P/E) of about 13.5 based on 2025 earnings estimates, versus a forward P/E of 9 for Verizon. Until recently, Verizon historically had the higher multiple. Given the valuation gap, its higher yield (about 6%), and Verizon's impending Frontier acquisition, I prefer it over AT&T. Nonetheless, I think both can be strong long-term investments, and both should benefit from the One Big, Beautiful Bill. Should you invest $1,000 in AT&T right now? Before you buy stock in AT&T, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and AT&T wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $636,628!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,063,471!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,041% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 183% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 21, 2025 Geoffrey Seiler has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. AT&T Shares Have Sunk Despite a Subscriber Surge. Time to Buy the Dip? was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
