maglev trains

Maglev Trains

Possible Uses of Magnetic Levitation and Propulsion in Transportation

Maglev Physics: Permanent Magnets

Permanent Magnets - Inductrack

Permanent Magnets - Magplane

Maglev Physics: Electro-Magnets

Transrapid 8

Transrapid - Mechanics

Maglev Physics: Superconducting Magnets

Maglev Physics: Superconducting Magnets

RTRI MLX01

RTRI - Mechanics

RTRI - Mechanics

RTRI - Levitation and Guidance

Transrapid - Propulsion

RTRI - Propulsion

Maglev Benefits – Comfort

Smooth Acceleration

Pressure Tight

Silent Operation

Smooth Flight

Maglev Benefits – Safety

No Rails

No Collisions

No Engine

Power Fail-safes

Maglev Benefits - Economy

Cheap to Build

Quicker Turnaround

Energy Efficient

Little Maintenance

Maglev Benefits - Ecology

Space Saving

Little Terraformation

Small Footprint

No Pollution

Maglev Benefits - Speed

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Future Maglev Routes

Maglev Benefits - Speed

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AmtrakAcelaICETRIRTRIMagtube

Magtubes

NASA and Maglev

Maglifter – Low Cost to Orbit

StarTram – Ultra-Low Cost