A new type of middle-to-low-speed magnetic-levitation train rolls out the production line in Changchun, Jilin province on Dec 15, 2020. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Chinese train maker CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co Ltd rolled out a new type of middle-to-low-speed magnetic-levitation train in Changchun, the capital city of Northeast China’s Jilin province, on Dec 15.

The train, with a maximum operational speed of 120 km per hour, will be deployed on a tourist route in Qingyuan City, South China's Guangdong province, according to the company.

Powered by the maglev technology, the train features a strong climbing capacity, a short turning radius, and low noise, said Ren Zhonghua, a senior engineer with the company.

A new type of middle-to-low-speed magnetic-levitation train rolls out the production line in Changchun, Jilin province on Dec 15, 2020. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The three-car train can carry up to 500 passengers on a single trip.

With a relatively low cost and short construction period, the middle-to-low-speed maglev system is suitable for city commutes, as well as travels to nearby cities and tourist destinations.