10 Facts About Maglev

Maglev, is a system of train transportation that uses two sets of electromagnets: one set to repel and push the train up off the track, and another set to move the elevated train ahead, taking advantage of the lack of friction.

Maglev vehicles have set several speed records, and maglev trains can accelerate and decelerate much faster than conventional trains; the only practical limitation is the safety and comfort of the passengers, although wind resistance at very high speeds can cause running costs that are four to five times that of conventional high-speed rail .

Maglev systems have been much more expensive to construct than conventional train systems, although the simpler construction of maglev vehicles makes them cheaper to manufacture and maintain.

Maglev became professor of heavy electrical engineering at Imperial College in 1964, where he continued his successful development of the linear motor.

Maglev system was co-developed by the South Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials and Hyundai Rotem.

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Commercial automated "Urban Maglev" system commenced operation in March 2005 in Aichi, Japan.

Fenghuang Maglev is a medium- to low-speed maglev line in Fenghuang County, Xiangxi, Hunan province, China.

Qingyuan Maglev is a medium- to low-speed maglev line in Qingyuan, Guangdong province, China.

Washington, D C to New York City: Using Superconducting Maglev technology developed by the Central Japan Railway Company, the Northeast Maglev would ultimately connect major Northeast metropolitan hubs and airports traveling more than 480 kilometers per hour, with a goal of one-hour service between Washington, D C and New York City.