Storyline: Chinese maglev vehicle hits 650 km/h on test track [Voice_over] Researchers from Donghu Laboratory in central China's Hubei Province have successfully accelerated a 1.1-ton maglev vechile to a speed of 650 kilometers per hour in just seven seconds. Scientists say the test, carried out at the High-Speed Maglev Electromagnetic Propulsion Technology Innovation Center, has broken the record for fastest maglev train in the world. [Sound_bite] Li Weichao, Director, High-Speed Maglev Electromagnetic Propulsion Technology Innovation Center, Donghu Laboratory: "You can see that at the 7-second mark, the speed has increased to 650 kilometers per hour after 600 meters. This speed index is the highest ever worldwide." [Voice_over] The maglev operates under the laws of repelling electromagnetic poles with no physical contact between the vehicle and the track. During acceleration is it only contrained by air resistance. Researchers say, they hope to reach their goal of 800 kilometers per hour by the year's end. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]