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INTRODUCTION
Maglev, or magnetic levitation, is a system of transportation that suspends, guides and propels vehicles, predominantly trains, using magnetic levitation. Trends in increased mobility of large masses with changing lifestyle for more comfort are leading to congestion on roads with automobiles. Besides, increasing pollution levels from automobiles, depleting fuel resources, critical dependence on the fuel import.The highest recorded speed of a Maglev train is 581 kilometers per hour (361 mph), achieved in Japan.
All operational implementation of maglev technology have had minimal overlap with wheeled train technology and have not been compatible with conventional railroad tracks. Because they cannot share existing infrastructure, maglev must be designed as complete transportation systems. The term “maglev” refers not only to the vehicles, but to the railway system as well, specified designed for magnetic levitation propulsion. Development of magnetic levitated transport systems is under progress in developed countries.
INTRODUCTION
Maglev, or magnetic levitation, is a system of transportation that suspends, guides and propels vehicles, predominantly trains, using magnetic levitation. Trends in increased mobility of large masses with changing lifestyle for more comfort are leading to congestion on roads with automobiles. Besides, increasing pollution levels from automobiles, depleting fuel resources, critical dependence on the fuel import.The highest recorded speed of a Maglev train is 581 kilometers per hour (361 mph), achieved in Japan.
All operational implementation of maglev technology have had minimal overlap with wheeled train technology and have not been compatible with conventional railroad tracks. Because they cannot share existing infrastructure, maglev must be designed as complete transportation systems. The term “maglev” refers not only to the vehicles, but to the railway system as well, specified designed for magnetic levitation propulsion. Development of magnetic levitated transport systems is under progress in developed countries.
