Japan's floating bullet trains - which will travel at up speeds of up to 311mph - have undergone their first test runs
The magnetic levitation, or 'maglev' trains, use state-of-the-art technology to reach mind-blowing speeds
Maglev trains use magnets to lift the carriages above the track, eliminating the need for wheels and therefore any incidence of friction, providing a faster and quieter service
The first five cars of the new train, which has a distinct aerodynamic "nose" at the front, were displayed on a test track in Yamanashi Prefecture
The new train, designed by Central Japan Railway Co (JR Tokai), will initially link central Tokyo with Nagoya station, cutting current bullet train journey times by more than half, from 90 to 40 minutes
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