Maglev NEThttps://www.maglev.net/2021-01-28T13:22:46+00:00Brand New 620 km/h Maglev Prototype2021-01-28T13:22:46+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2021-01-28:/brand-new-620-kmh-maglev-prototype/China showcased its newest maglev iteration, a prototype train with a designed speed of 620 km/h (385 mph) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. It uses the groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) maglev technology for levitation and propulsion. Let's see all the details!New Generation Of Maglev Gadgets2020-12-09T17:11:04+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-12-09:/new-generation-magnetic-levitation-gadgets/Magnetic levitation technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace. China is introducing new maglev trains every few years, and Japan's first high-speed maglev construction is well underway. The technology might not trickle down as-is to gadgets available for the enthusiasts, but there is a clear impact on the popularity and development of these items. So we gathered a list of what's new this year, a selection of the most interesting magnetically levitated appliances.The New Generation CRRC Maglev 3.02020-11-30T15:39:13+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-11-30:/crrc-maglev-3/The next-generation Chinese medium-low speed maglev doubles the first generation's top speed, and it becomes driverless. This new version of the CRRC maglev trains will elevate the intercity transit in China – and possibly abroad. Most of the R&D work is done in Hunan Province, which received a new nickname: "Magnetic Capital of China".Incheon Airport Maglev2020-11-18T16:46:47+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-11-18:/incheon-airport-maglev/The first commercial maglev line in South Korea is the success of a three-decades-long development project. The initial idea for using magnetic levitation in public transportation popped up in the 80s, with the first vehicles, the HML-01, and HML-02 ready to be tested in 1986. The South Korean public could first try this futuristic train at the Expo '93 in Daejeon. Incheon Airport Maglev was planned a decade later with the construction starting in 2010 and started commercial service in 2016. Ecobee, the domestically developed maglev train, is the co-work of the Korea University of Science and Technology and Hyundai Rotem. This airport [maglev line](https://www.maglev.net/all-existing-and-under-construction-maglev-lines) is stretching over 6.1 km (3.8 mi) with six stations and an operating speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). An extra two stages are planned in the future to create a circular line. The first will add 9.7 km (6 mi) and the second another 37.4 km (23.2 mi).Answering Google Search Questions2020-11-06T14:00:28+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-11-06:/answering-google-search-questions/If you look up "Maglev is..." on Google, it's going to autofill the most popular questions that people have submitted into the search engine. So it would be just logical to answer the most commonly asked questions related to magnetic levitation. So here we go.Transrapid Train Models2020-10-15T12:13:21+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-10-15:/transrapid-train-models/A 1:87 train model has been released with attractive pricing. There are two versions to choose from. The SMT (Shanghai Maglev Train) Transrapid, and the Transrapid 08 with DB (Deutsche Bahn) livery. Maglev In The USA2020-08-24T15:34:13+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-08-24:/maglev-in-the-usa/There is a light at the end of the tunnel, after decades-long neglect of high-speed passenger rail infrastructure in the United States. The density of the European high-speed rail lines and the recent success of China seem to have had a positive impact. The outstanding pace in China is best demonstrated by a single statistic: they have double the length of high-speed rails than the rest of the world put together. The People's Republic of China is on the way to level up and create a parallel network to the HSR in the form of a maglev network joining the largest cities. In the United States, the most fascinating development is the possible maglev connection between Washington DC and New York, called the Northeast Maglev.Maglev Conferences2020-06-23T15:45:31+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-06-23:/maglev-conferences/Maglev conferences have been delayed as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. International Conference on Magnetic Levitation Technology and Maglev Transportation will be held across the Globe this year and the next. The International Symposium on Magnetic Bearings will take place in the Brazilian coastal city of Rio de Janeiro this December. 2021 will be the year for one of the most important maglev trade fairs, the InnoTrans in Berlin. The German trade fair is followed by the 8th International Scientific and Practical Conference in Saint Petersburg, LDIA Symposium in Wuhan, and then onto the last one: MAGLEV Conference China in Wuhan.The Guangzhou – Shenzhen Maglev2020-06-03T15:44:28+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-06-03:/guangzhou-shenzhen-maglev/Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen has issued a feasibility plan for a second high-speed rail parallel to the existing Guangzhou-Shenzhen line. The Guangzhou-Shenzhen high-speed maglev intercity railway planning study will analyze possible routes as well as viability. The line is planned to include a connection between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in under 20 minutes. Maglev Moon2020-06-02T16:31:20+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-06-02:/maglev-moon/The use of magnetic levitation is so versatile that only the human imagination is the limit. One brilliant outcome is this magnetically levitated moon lamp. Designed and built around the maglev technology using the advantages of contactless spinning. Maglev Exhibition Center2020-05-29T10:28:33+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-05-29:/maglev-exhibition-center/The one place that every fan of this incredible technology should try visiting could not be anywhere else but in Japan. The Maglev Exhibition Center is located in the Yamanashi Prefecture, and you might have already guessed it, it is right where the Yamanashi test track is. The museum is adjacent to the testing facility where the latest iterations of the high-speed maglev trains are undergoing rigid testing each day. They travel approximately 1996 kilometers (1240 miles) per day on average at the speed of 500 km/h (311 mph).The Benefits of Maglev Technology2020-05-27T15:42:16+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-05-27:/maglev-benefits/The earliest patents for electromagnetic transportation systems date back to the beginning of the 20th century. Hermann Kemper, a German inventor, filed a series of patents in the late '30s for a technology that uses magnetic levitation trains propelled by linear motors. The maglev prototypes were tested during the next decade, and the first line was opened in 1984 near Birmingham, England. The commercial operation has had a relatively short history compared to the conventional railway. Let's look in detail at the advantages of maglev technology.The Most Affordable Maglev Train2020-05-25T10:46:20+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-05-25:/most-affordable-maglev-train/This is possibly as close as you can get to the L0 Series SCMaglev for the time being. Takara Tomy created a beautifully crafted 1/187 scale model of the L0 Series maglev train. The model is approved by JR Tokai. It has a metal frame with four little wheels under the body. This gives the option to play with it instead of having it solely as a nice decoration on the shelf. It's cheap too, the $21 is the best what we can get until 2027 when the Chuo Shinkansen opens between Tokyo and Nagoya and we can hop on the L0 Series train in real life.Transrapid Maglev Vs ICE 3 Performance2020-05-11T16:46:51+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-05-11:/transrapid-maglev-vs-ice-3-performance/We compare state-of-the-art German rail technology from the same era. The Intercity-Express 3 conventional train, which was introduced in 2000, and it's the fastest train in Germany to this date, and the Transrapid 08 maglev train which was unveiled just a year earlier and it's derivative model is used on a commercial line in Shanghai. These two rapid machines showcase how the two technologies they are based on are so distinctive. Conventional rail has a definite performance restraint.Transrapid Design History2020-05-06T16:26:18+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-05-06:/transrapid-design-history/Transrapid is a German-made technology designed to transport people on high-speed maglev lines. Siemens AG and ThyssenKrupp Transrapid GmbH were behind this project. Transrapid is a combination of two Latin words: trans as "over" and rapid which means "fast". The development of the first prototypes started in 1969, and the latest iteration, the Transrapid 09, was unveiled in 2007. The 32-kilometer long test track for Transrapid in Lathen was in use since 1980 and in 2011 they have closed it down. After decades of work, the Transrapid is no longer in development.World's fastest high-speed trains in commercial operation in 20212020-05-02T18:52:38+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-05-02:/worlds-fastest-high-speed-trains-in-commercial-operation/The world has changed a lot since the introduction of the first high-speed rail in Japan on the Tōkaidō Shinkansen line in 1964. The 0 Series Shinkansen had an initial top speed of 210 km/h (130.5 mph). There are now 26 countries with high-speed rail networks, and many more are planning to have one in the near future. In this list, you will find the record speed of commercial operation in each country with the exception of China where it's important to highlight two very different technologies. This article is fact-checked and it will be updated if there will be any changes in the future. Magrail: The Brilliant Mix of Maglev and Traditional Rail2020-03-24T15:15:09+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-03-24:/magrail-mix-of-maglev-and-traditional-rail/The Warsaw-based Hyper Poland is promising to deliver a new type of train, a hybrid of traditional rail and maglev that can use the existing rail infrastructure. The advantage of this makes it possible to upgrade existing rail lines without the need of building a completely new infrastructure that is required for maglev technology. The company has experts who have previously worked with Airbus, Bombardier, and the Japanese Shinkansen. The end goal is to create hyperloop-inspired transportation. The are three-stages in the implementation plan.Maglev vs. Airplane, Shinkansen & Car2020-02-05T10:28:39+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-02-05:/maglev-vs-airplane-vs-shinkansen-vs-car/As we are nearing the completion of the first stage of the Chuo Shinkansen, we take a look at the raw data to find out which will be the fastest way to commute between Tokyo and Nagoya in 2027, and later on between Tokyo and Osaka.Zhangjiajie and Shaoshan Maglev Lines2020-01-29T16:05:05+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-01-29:/zhangjiajie-and-shaoshan-maglev-lines/The 10th largest province of China, Hunan, is determined to make this decade a breakthrough for the maglev technology. It's ambitious plans of eight maglev lines, with a total length of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) including the extension of the already existing Changsha Maglev Express. The second iteration of the medium-speed maglev model by Hunan Maglev Transportation Development Co. will have an increased speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) and the third is aimed to have a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).Tomy Linear Liner Maglev Toy Train2020-01-17T16:58:34+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-01-17:/tomy-linear-liner-maglev-toy-train/Takara Tomy, the Japanese entertainment company that makes children's toys and merchandise is the creator of the fastest toy train in the world. Their Linear Liner train is the scale replica of the record-breaking 603 km/h (375 mph) SC Maglev (Superconducting Magnetic levitation) train. The 1/90th scale model is equally fast as the real thing, just in proportion. The company claims the speed tops at 500 km/h (311 mph) scale speed. All Existing and U/C Maglev Lines 20212020-01-09T12:11:27+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2020-01-09:/all-existing-and-under-construction-maglev-lines/We have gathered the data of all currently existing maglev lines, commercial and test lines as well as the ones that are under construction now. We didn't include in the list lines that have been closed or where construction hasn't started yet. This article will be updated as new lines get approved and groundwork commences.Maglev Lines Under Construction in 20202019-12-16T16:24:09+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2019-12-16:/maglev-lines-under-construction/As of 2020 there are three new maglev lines under construction. There are two medium-speed lines and one high-speed line where development has already started. The first one to go in to commercial operation is the maglev line for the major economic and transportation hub in China, Qingyuan. Traditional Shinkansen vs Maglev2019-12-09T17:42:40+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2019-12-09:/traditional-shinkansen-vs-maglev/The history of Shinkansen, also known as the bullet train, goes back to the early 60s. This is when the first of its kind, the 0 Series Shinkansen, started operating on the Tokyo-Osaka line. The first bullet train was a pioneer of its time operating at speeds of 210 km/h (130 mph). Class 1000 Shinkansen was the prototype version of this train and it held the world record for the highest speed for electric trains in 1963 with a top speed of 256 km/h (159 mph). Shinkansens have been advancing ever since. Gaining more aero-efficient designs and breaking speed records. We are going to compare the current most advanced high-speed rail Shinkansens with the Japanese SCMaglev train.Japanese Maglev Evolution 1972 - 20202019-11-28T18:34:14+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2019-11-28:/japanese-maglev-evolution/Japan has been researching maglev technology since the beginning of the 60's with a clear goal of creating a super fast connection between Tokyo and Osaka within less than an hour. The Japanese National Railways (JNR) started their research on a magnetic levitation railway system in 1962. The development of their own superconductive system, the SCMaglev, began in 1969. The first prototype vehicle, the LSM200, was tested in 1972 shortly followed by the ML100 that you can see on our infographic below.The 12 Best Maglev Toys and Gadgets2019-10-22T12:19:36+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2019-10-22:/best-maglev-toys-and-gadgets/We have gathered a list of magnetically levitated toys and gadgets that we found in one way or another stand out from the rest. There is a great variety of maglev toys on the market, but many of them are not on par with the expectations. We thought to put together a collection which are aesthetically pleasing as well as working as they are supposed to. Showcasing the benefits and the breathtaking mystery of levitation.Wuhan–Guangzhou Maglev2019-10-17T14:26:03+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2019-10-17:/wuhan-guangzhou-maglev/China plans to build the first section of the future Wuhan-Guangzhou maglev line next year. The first part will span over 200 km and it will be used to test the new maglev train prototype that will operate at 600 km/h, but will be capable of achieving a staggering 1000 km/h. The first brand new maglev trains that were researched and developed in China by CRRC Qingdao Sifang will roll of the production line next year.China's High Speed Maglev2019-05-30T14:18:32+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2019-05-30:/chinas-high-speed-maglev/China has been busy building their own high speed maglev train to compete with the German-developed Transrapid maglev trains and the L0 Series train by the Central Japan Railway Company. This futuristic looking train is capable of hitting speeds of 600 km/h (372 mph). Commercial production of these brand new trains expected in 2021. Beijing to Shanghai trip would cut down to only 3.5 hours compared to the 5.5 hours by regular high-speed rail if these maglevs were running now.The World's First Maglev Lines That No Longer Operate2018-03-18T17:39:48+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2018-03-18:/worlds-first-maglev-lines-no-longer-operate/The discovery of a new arrangement of magnets in the early 70's paved way for the introduction of the first commercial maglev lines in the world. The first maglev people mover to start operation was simply called "MAGLEV" and officially opened in 1984 at the Birmingham Airport in England.The Six Operational Maglev Lines in 20212018-02-16T10:07:36+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2018-02-16:/six-operational-maglev-lines-in-2018/You have most probably heard about the Shanghai Maglev line, the fastest operating commercial train, but did you know that there are another five maglev lines in the world for public use? There are two more in China, two in South Korea, and one in Japan. In this article, we list all six lines with data on speed, the date of when they started commercial operation, and other exciting bits.China Gives Green Light to World's First Long Distance High Speed Maglev2018-02-06T17:34:13+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2018-02-06:/worlds-first-long-distance-high-speed-maglev/The review board in Qingdao approved the plans for the world’s first long-distance, ultra high-speed maglev line. The decision was made on 25 January and it's a giant leap forward for maglevs. The prototype train is planned to reach at least 600 km/h (373 mph) top speed by 2020. The high-speed maglev transportation system is supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology's 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) to promote advanced rail transit system. The projects aims to make China an independent designer and manufacturer of maglev technology.All You Need To Know About The World's Fastest Train – L0 Series Maglev2018-02-04T15:15:23+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2018-02-04:/worlds-fastest-train-l0-series/The L0 Series is a Japanese maglev train developed by the Central Japan Railway Company. It was unveiled in November 2012. It can be easily distinguished by its extremely long nose (5 meters / 49 ft) that helps reduce drag, increase speed and decrease energy consumption.World’s First Maglev Elevator2017-11-28T19:55:04+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2017-11-28:/worlds-first-maglev-elevator/Thyssenkrupp designed a new breed of futuristic elevators that use the power of magnetic levitation. These new elevators operate with linear motors zoom the cabins through shafts. It can go horizontally and vertically as well, it can move people up, down, left, or right. This new type of elevator is called Multi, and it doesn't use ropes, it runs on rails and uses magnetic fields to accelerate cabins along their path. China's Third Maglev Line2017-11-15T15:57:34+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2017-11-15:/chinas-third-maglev-line/China is know for its ferociously fast Shanghai maglev line that runs between the Pudong International Airport and Longyang Road station while reaching 431 km/h (268 mph) top speeds along the way. Little known is that China's first mid-low speed (second commercial) maglev line was opened in 2016. Here we are in 2017 looking for the newest maglev addition in China, the Beijing maglev line.Magnetic Levitation Express Maglev Toy Train2017-10-28T15:47:58+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2017-10-28:/magnetic-levitation-express-maglev-toy-train/This fun new maglev toy train by OWI has an electromagnet, propulsion magnets and levitation magnets to create propulsion. The magnetic strips that are placed inside the guideway makes the Magnetic Levitation Express train to hover and it allows it to run smoothly at high speeds. This kit has 155 assembly parts that you need to put together.
* Easy assembling
* Levitates 4mm above the track
* Runs stable, hard to derail
* Weights 2.8 pounds (1.3 kg)
* Runs on two AAA batteries
* The size of the track is 29 inch x 17.72 inch x 1.34 inch (73.6 cm x 45 cm x 3.4 cm)
* Age 10 and up
This kit is a great demonstration for magnetic levitation technology, environmentally-friendly electric mobility and at the same time it's fun for all ages. Great present for kids and tech-savvy people alike. Check the video below to see how easy it is to assembly it.New World Record Speed for Trains2015-04-23T09:14:44+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2015-04-23:/new-world-record-speed/The L0 Series high-speed maglev train, introduced in 2013 by the Central Japan Railway Company has broken two world records within 5 days. On 16 April 2015 it reached a maximum speed of 590 km/h (367 mph) on the 42.8 km (26.6 mi) long Yamanashi Test Track near Mount Fuji. A few days later on 21 April they took it even further and reached **603 km/h (375 mph)** top speed.
The L0 Series train carrying 49 Central Japan Railway employees spent 10.8 seconds traveling above 600 km/h, during which it covered 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles).
In comparison the current fastest commercially operated train is the Shanghai Maglev in China, which has a top speed of 431 km/h (268 mph) and runs from the airport to the city.
Japan Railway Company has been testing the L0 maglev train to see what would be the best operational speed for a planned route between Tokyo and Nagoya, that is planned to be in service by 2027. This trip would take you around 5 hours by car, but the L0 maglev would be able to do it in under 40 minutes. The plan for 2045 is to reach Osaka in 1 hour 7 minutes on the same line.Real Hoverboard2014-11-19T12:00:21+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2014-11-19:/real-hoverboard/The future is now. Finally no Photoshop, no video editing required to float 1 inch above ground with a hoverboard. This is the real thing, developed by Hendo. The hoverboard uses 4 engines to make it stable, and at the current stage of development it looks like it can be used for some serious fun. As Tony Hawk demonstrates below in the video. It doesn't come cheap. Not for the first 10 production hoverboards anyway. It costs a whopping $10,000 to be the pioneer, or the showoff. Other trouble is, it's all sold out! It won't work on any surface either. They are planning to build hoverboard parks like the one you will see on the render below.SkyTran is Coming to Tel-Aviv2014-01-09T15:54:32+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2014-01-09:/skytran/Anyone who keeps up with science and medicine already knows that Israel is one of the most progressive countries when it comes to harnessing new technologies. *Jerusalem Online* recently revealed that SkyTran maglev technology, developed by NASA, was in the works for the city of Tel Aviv as a new public transportation system.New York - Washington Maglev2013-12-13T17:47:14+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-12-13:/new-york-washington-maglev/There are already plans to implement Maglev-based systems in Mexico City, New Delhi, and Paris, but United States entrepreneurs and scientists are just as enthusiastic about New York. The Northeast Maglev Company in Washington D.C. wants to create the first Maglev transport system in the U.S., specifically for the Northeast Corridor region, powered by Amtrak’s railway system, traveling from Boston to New York, to Baltimore to Washington D.C. Maglev Coming to SimCity a Few Years in Advance of Civilization2013-12-07T10:28:19+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-12-07:/simcity-maglev/Maxis, those fourth-wall breaking PC game wizards behind The Sims and SimCity are nothing if not futuristically optimistic. It’s not unusual to come across futuristic or even surreal add-on objects that are a generation ahead of contemporary society. However, the unveiling of Sim Maglev is scheduled in advance of the release of real Maglev trains from SkyTran and Northeast Maglev Company. The future of the maglev toys2013-12-03T14:10:24+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-12-03:/future-of-the-maglev-toys/Recently, a group of students created a new toy idea – and it went viral. The video, highlighted by the Japan Institute of Science and Technology, featured a Controlled Quantum Levitation Wipe-Out Track. People all over the world watched the video – and hoped they would soon have access to the toy.
To-date, there are over 3 million views on the original YouTube video – highlighting the interest that such an invention would garner from the general public. Whether you’re a collector, a scientist, or simply a toy fanatic, a creation so unique would no doubt grab your attention. And the first one to be created? It would almost certainly sell out faster than even some of the most popular toys of our time.Dowling Magnets Magic Bullet Train2013-11-26T12:08:02+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-11-26:/dowling-magnets-magic-bullet-train/What do you do with a block of balsam wood and some like magnetic strips? If you’ve put your boy through cub scouts, the first thing you might think is, “I know. We’ll build a race car for a soap box derby”. Well, the principle is the same, but if that’s what you have in mind, you might have a difficult time deciding what to do with the 24" long flat pieces of wood, the plastic angles and the magnetic strips. How about a train that floats above its track?
Dowling Magic Bullet Train is sold as a kit for model builders, you can shape, paint and decorate your own train, then build the track that will send it hurtling along on its own magnetic power.
Polarized magnets are what create the propulsion for your own Magic Bullet Train. The kit comes complete with magnetic strips for the train and track. Although it also includes three ring magnets and a wooden dowel to demonstrate the theory behind opposing and attracting magnets, you don’t have to worry about creating your own magnetic energy. The strips are already correctly magnetized to levitate. All you have to do is build your own train and track, and the raw materials are all there, cut to size and ready for your artistic hand.
You’ll have hours of fun shaping, designing and building your train and even more fun watching it operate under its own power. Of course, there is also a side benefit. You may be the first family in town to have its own maglev, placing you at the top of the list among those who are in the know on the most advanced equipment.The Best Photos of the Shanghai Maglev2013-10-07T15:55:24+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-10-07:/best-photos-shanghai-maglev/Collection of the most interesting photos that were taken of the Shanghai Maglev.Hyperloop: Science-Fiction Transport Could Become a Reality2013-09-13T09:48:11+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-09-13:/hyperloop/The Hyperloop is the latest transport idea straight from the pages of a science fiction novel that could soon become a reality. That’s if Elon Musk has his way. He recently proposed a new kind of transport where passengers are shot through a partially evacuated tube at speeds of 760mph – just under the speed of sound.Japan Tests Ambitious New Maglev Train2013-09-12T09:33:30+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-09-12:/japan-new-maglev-train/The most ambitious maglev project to date has started testing in Japan. The five-car train quickly accelerates to a top speed of over 500kph. The train – known as the L0 Series – travels so fast that it creates a shock wave and slipstream of wind so powerful it to drown out all sound as it rockets by.Fastest Trains in the World2013-07-05T09:21:48+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-07-05:/fastest-trains/##2020 Update##
We’ve all heard about the Japanese Bullet trains, the French TGV and the Shanghai Maglev but which one is fastest? There’s only one way to find out: read below. We have updated the list for 2020.Shanghai Maglev – All You Need to Know2013-07-03T08:26:46+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-07-03:/shanghai-maglev/This page will guide you through the most important bits of the Shanghai Maglev, whether you are only interested in the background or you would like to use it. Speed and costs, construction and advantages of the technology and ticket information.Abandoned Maglev Projects2013-04-25T15:43:28+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-04-25:/abandoned-maglev-projects/We have collected the most famous Maglev lines in the world that have either came to a halt or never seen the daylight. In all cases the number one reason was the high cost, but the stories are very different. One Swiss project and three from the home of Transrapid, Germany.Transatlantic Maglev2013-03-05T14:53:30+00:00Maglev NETtag:www.maglev.net,2013-03-05:/transatlantic-maglev/The idea of a tunnel linking New York and London first appeared in a novel by Victorian science fiction writer, Jules Verne in 1895. But the possibility of it ever appearing was remote due to the mind-blowing difficulty of such a project.