Maglev NET - Maglev Trains & Magnetic Levitation

Maglev NET brings you the news about the magnetic levitation technology developments. 

Countries With Fastest Trains



High speed trains are popular means of mass transportation, intracity and international. According to market research firm Datamonitor, the global rail industry will reach a value of $850 billion this year. Due to rising fuel prices which continue to make car and air travel more expensive, governments around the world ...

China’s High Speed Train Crash



Two D class Chinese fast trains collided on evening of July 23, 2011 near the city of Wenzhou located southeast of Shanghai. Dozens of people were killed and several injured, leaving China’s prestigious new high speed rail (HSR) program severely damaged in an instant. Maglevs are better than traditional trains ...

Wind Turbine Technology



Wind energy is rapidly gaining attention, and according to renewable energy consultant Scott Gregory magnetic levitation is the latest development in the large wind turbine technology. Maglev is better than the older gear boxes and bearings technology since its operating cost and maintenance is less, and the power output is ...

Japan Maglev: A Dream Come True!



The latest version of the magnetically levitated Maglev train, which is the fastest vehicle on ground, is being tested by the Central Japan Railway. The Maglev train will cover the 514 km distance between Tokyo and Osaka in just 67 minutes, with a record speed of 581 kph – 935 ...

Maglev Inc. Files for Bankruptcy Protection



Maglev Inc. has filed for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The McKeesport based company filed for a Chapter 11 reorganization petition, according to which the company had more than $1 million in debts, and less than $ 50, 000 in assets. Maglev Inc. is the company that planned to ...