Facts about Maglev Transport

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   Japan's SCMaglev system holds the world rail speed record, with a manned test run achieving 603 kilometers per hour in 2015.

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   Without wheel-rail contact, maglev transport produces significantly lower noise levels and requires less mechanical maintenance than conventional rail systems.

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3. 03

   Electromagnetic suspension and electrodynamic suspension are the two principal technologies used in maglev transport systems worldwide.

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4. 02

   The Shanghai Transrapid maglev line, opened in 2004, connects Pudong International Airport to the city at speeds reaching 431 kilometers per hour.

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5. 01

   Maglev transport uses magnetic levitation to suspend vehicles above a guideway, eliminating wheel-rail friction and enabling very high speeds.

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