China's largest train manufacturer has developed the country's first monorail train powered by permanent magnet synchronous motors, marking a breakthrough in efforts to boost rail transit innovation.

CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co, a subsidiary of train maker China Railway Rolling Stock Corp, said on Sunday that its monorail had successfully completed a test run.

Zhong Yuanmu, the chief designer, explained that the motors used on the monorail will also enable the transit system to adapt to more difficult terrain and carry a large number of passengers.