Transrapid is a German-developed high-speed monorail train using magnetic levitation.
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12 Facts About Transrapid
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The Transrapid system has not yet been deployed on a long-distance intercity line.
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Normal energy consumption of the Transrapid is approximately 50 to 100 kilowatts per section for levitation and travel, and vehicle control.
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The Transrapid track is more flexible, and more easily adapted to specific geographical circumstances than a classical train system.
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From a competition standpoint, the Transrapid is a proprietary solution.
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Transrapid is an electrically driven, clean, high-speed, high-capacity means of transport able to build up point-to-point passenger connections in geographically challenged surroundings.
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The Transrapid indirectly competes for resources, space and tracks in urban and city surroundings with classical urban transport systems and high speed trains.
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In 2008 Transrapid Australia quoted the Victoria State Government A$34 million per kilometer for dual track.
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In 2008, Transrapid Australia quoted the Victorian State Government between A$16.
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However, each Transrapid train set is more than twice as efficient due to their faster operating speed and acceleration according to UK Ultraspeed.
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Transrapid originated as one of several competing concepts for new land-based high-speed public transportation developed in Germany.
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