History of R&D
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| 1962: | Research into linear motor propulsion and non-contact running started. |
| 1972: | Superconducting Maglev test vehicle (ML100) succeeded in levitated run. |
| 1977: | Miyazaki Maglev Test Center opened. |
| 1979: | Run of 517 km/h recorded (ML 500). |
| 1987: | MLU002 vehicle running tests started on the Miyazaki Maglev Test Track. |
| 1990: | Construction plan for the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line approved by the Minister of Transport. |
| 1994: | MLU002N attained a speed of 431 km/h. |
| 1996: | All running tests ended on the Miyazaki Maglev Test Track.
Yamanashi Maglev Test Center opened. |
| 1997: | Vehicle running tests started on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line. |
| 1999: | Manned Maglev vehicle (MLX01) recorded 552 km/h. |
| 2000: | The Committee for the Evaluation of the Technological Feasibility of Maglev commented that the JR Maglev has the practicality for ultra-high speed mass transportation system. |
| 2003: | Manned vehicle (MLX01) attained the world speed record of 581 km/h. |
| 2004: | Two-train crossing test at a relative speed of 1026 km/h on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line. |
| 2005: | The Committee for the Evaluation of the Technological Feasibility of Maglev commented that the key technology for practical application has been established. |
| 2007: | Cumulative traveled distance exceeded 600,000km. |
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ML100
