Tokyo/New Delhi, February 26 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared his experience of travelling at 501 km/hour on a Japanese train, an official said on Thursday.
Sharing images of the onboard speed display, CM Adityanath also took photos when the train reached 501 km/hour.
In a message on his official social media account, the CM said, "You can see that I was travelling at 501 km/h. I experienced Japan's advanced SCMAGLEV train in Yamanashi, a next-generation high-speed system that reaches speeds of up to 500 km/h and represents the future of clean, efficient, and precise mobility."
"The ride was smooth and remarkably stable even at such a high speed, reflecting Japan's commitment to innovation and long-term infrastructure excellence. When technology moves at this speed, the future feels closer than ever," said CM Adityanath, praising the Japanese technology.
The Chief Minister also shared photos of Mount Fuji. "Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak and a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as a timeless symbol of perseverance, discipline, and spiritual balance. With the majestic Mount Fuji in the background, a symbol of Japan's timeless beauty and cultural pride, it is my good fortune to witness it on a bright and sunny day. Thank you, Japan!" said Adityanath.
During his visit to Japan, the Chief Minister was greeted by students in Yamanashi.
The CM wrote on his X handle, "I interacted with young students in Yamanashi, Japan, and was delighted to witness their warmth, discipline, and joyful enthusiasm. Their innocent affection and curiosity reflect the deep cultural connect between our two nations. My heartfelt blessings to these young minds and wish them a future filled with knowledge, character, and success."
In Yamanashi Prefecture, the Chief Minister held deliberations with Governor Kotaro Nagasaki to strengthen Uttar Pradesh-Yamanashi cooperation and advance a strategic partnership.
"An MoU was signed to deepen collaboration in industry, tourism, and vocational education, with a strong focus on Green Hydrogen, clean energy innovation, and technology exchange," the CM said on a social media post.
Uttar Pradesh is actively developing IIT Kanpur as a Centre of Excellence in Green Hydrogen to enhance energy self-reliance and advance Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a sustainable future, he said.
"I welcome the Governor's proposal to lead a delegation of 200 CEOs to Uttar Pradesh in August, which will further accelerate industrial partnerships and investment momentum," he said.
Uttar Pradesh offers scale, skill, and speed, backed by strong infrastructure and seamless facilitation through Invest UP's dedicated Japan Desk and the proposed Japan Industrial Township in YEIDA, he said.
