Riding the World’s Fastest Maglev Train in Japan

I rode the Fastest Maglev Train on the Planet or should I say, the world's fastest train ever built and I reserved it for the day all to myself. I contacted the maker of the fastest train in the world, JR Central, and asked them if I can reserve their maglev train for an entire day. And they said, Yes. Filmed in June of 2022, I’m the first YouTube content creator to ever get full access to this Yamanashi Maglev Train testing facility. I'm going to go inside and give a full maglev train tour. JR Central's research started in 1962 and they’ve been developing the Maglev Technology ever since, ultimately building what we’re going to ride today, the Linear Chuo Shinkansen Train…The fastest train on the planet running initially from Tokyo to Nagoya and then to Osaka, officially opening after 2027. It's in the Guinness World Records as the fastest magnetically levitated (magelev) train at the speed of 603 km/h (374.69MPH). The train’s normally operating speed is about 500km/h (311mph). Which means it cuts down the current Tokyo to Osaka 2.5 hour Shinkansen ride down to only 67 minutes. For people in the States, Washington DC to New York in just one hour! Fun little fact, this superconducting maglev train operates without a driver physically seated in the train’s cockpit, instead, you’ll only find cameras there. It’s all fully automated.

今回試乗したのは試験車です。車両内設備・トイレ等の仕様は検討中です。

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[paulo.bragoni]

I don't think people quite understand how difficult is to do all these videos, especially when getting authorization from Japanese companies to film all their facilities. Amazing job!

[AP-qtmt]

Man, Paolo is on another level as a Japan content creator. And I like how lowkey and chill he is given the fact.

[Zoe-btpb]

Japanese trains are absolutely insane. Keep up the great work, Paolo! Sending love to you and your beautiful family from Canada.

[cocoabutterjohnny]

Wow! Paolo you got mad connections to make this! Awesome as usual brother!

[Alex.]

2:25 Wholly that was FAST!!! Love the washroom they put attention in everything! Congrats Paulo you made another awesome video specially when it comes to Japanese technologies and cultures! I can watch videos like this over and over and never get bored!👍🙂👍

[riverdreams]

Congratulations for being the first YouTube content creator to visit and ride the fastest train in the world. What a milestone. Something you can tell Wolfie when he is old enough to understand that dad rode the first fastest train.

[RetroDaddyPH]

At 8:00 I was flabbergasted when the train wheels went up and the whole train started floating. I understand the basics of maglev, but seeing it in action is something else.

[jayringo]

This is a true reflection of how much you're respected by this company as an advocate and ambassador for Japan and all its great wonders. Keep up the amazing work and thank you for this video!

[KalravSrivastava]

Damn man!
Wish more countries invested in stuff like this

[danieleggert]

This was a fun episode. Really enjoy the visits to the trains and their maintenance yards. Really shows the commitment to making the whole experience safe and always improving. Well done!

[azabujuban-hito]

I live in Tokyo and I love exploring Japan by railways, as the train system in here is so convenient & easy. Im definitely going to try this as soon as it's available for public !

[AltsekBUL]

Woah, I watch several Japanese culture channels, but heck, Paolo is getting really big, he had the train for himself, literally. What a professional and his appearance is so casual...

[WujiKami]

That's some insane speed, they are doing amazing work. Thanks for making such a crazy request and bringing us along.

[ShineOnBenevolentSun]

That was so cool, thanks for bringing this amazing train to our screens. I'm only a little sad that you couldn't bring your littlest, biggest train fan along for a ride 🥰

[AstridSantoso]

8:02 when the wheels goes up, that awe me! Awesome video! Amazing job, Paolo!

[HolyPowerup]

I admire how you and your wife can make so many quality videos with this consistency. Great video g.

[adrianjosecortidor]

It's because of YouTubers like you that you help to inspire and educate people at the same time. Love your vids!

[rap]

Japan is always at the forefront of technology! kudos to all the engineers and workers that made this possible!

[maiadonkitchen]

Extremely super proud of you Paolo!!! This is your value proposition to your viewers! Wish you grow your network in Japan even more so you can give us exciting stuff to watch!!!

[zilongma]

This is crazy I just recently saw this on Hajime's channel and it was crazy. The rain in that video really showcased how fast it was from the sounds. I still can't believe how fast it is.