Finland is not testing a freight pipeline system using magnetic superconducting technology.

Recently, social networks reported that Finland is testing the world's first pipeline system to transport goods using magnetic superconducting technology, without the need for an engine.

The pipeline system for transporting goods using superconducting magnetic technology in Finland is just fake news - Photo: YAHOO NEWS

According to a Facebook post on August 17, Finland attracted global attention when testing a tube system to transport goods using magnetic superconducting technology, reaching speeds of more than 500km/h without the need for engines, wheels or rails.

“Cargo is stored in temperature-controlled modules, suitable for transporting pharmaceuticals, electronics and fresh food. With no moving parts in the tracks and storage compartments, maintenance is minimal, downtime is low and noise is almost non-existent,” the post said.

The post claims that the pipeline system was developed by the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.

"Initial tests on a 10km-long prototype line achieved stable levitation and a speed of 520km/h, demonstrating the feasibility of the technology.

If deployed nationwide, the system could redefine supply chains thanks to its high speed, zero emissions and superior reliability,” the post said.

However, the fact-checking site Lead Stories said no media outlets reported on the pipeline test in the city of Oulu, Finland, as social media had spread.

When checked, Lead Stories confirmed that VTT is a real organization, but searching for the keyword "maglev" on their website returned no results.

“Maglev” stands for “magnetic levitation.” Contrary to the Facebook images depicting levitating objects, the technology actually only lifts a few millimeters.

Similarly, searching for the keyword "maglev" on Yahoo and Google also yielded no results, while this technology is still only in the testing phase in some countries due to its high cost.

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