Maglev, Transport, Mobility, Transrapid, L0, Linimo, Rotem, Linear, Ecobee, Magnetbahn, Magnetschnellbahn, EMS, EDS, levitation, magnetic, traffic, photo, MAGLEV, LDIA, conference, Non Profit https://www.maglev.in/en/facts 2026-05-04T13:31:43+00:00 The International Maglevboard johannes.kluehspies@th-deg.de Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2015-08-12T18:48:23+00:00 2015-08-12T18:48:23+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/8-about-maglev

<p style="text-align: justify;">Throughout history, events have often converged to create entirely new paradigms. Maglev is one of those “disruptive” technologies that have the power to dramatically alter and improve the way we live and travel. [...]</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Throughout history, events have often converged to create entirely new paradigms. Maglev is one of those “disruptive” technologies that have the power to dramatically alter and improve the way we live and travel. [...]</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/357-basic-technical-principle-of-maglev-systems

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">Maglev vehicles travel along a guideway of magnets which control the vehicle's stability and speed. <span class="jdb-heading-subheading">With maglev technology, there are no moving parts. </span><span class="jdb-heading-subheading"></span></span> [...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">Maglev vehicles travel along a guideway of magnets which control the vehicle's stability and speed. <span class="jdb-heading-subheading">With maglev technology, there are no moving parts. </span><span class="jdb-heading-subheading"></span></span> [...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/407-changsha-maglev-express-pr-china

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Changsha Maglev Express is China’s first domestically developed medium-speed magnetic levitation (maglev) system.</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Changsha Maglev Express is China’s first domestically developed medium-speed magnetic levitation (maglev) system.</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/386-chuo-shinkansen-sc-maglev-japan

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">The Chuo Shinkansen (SC Maglev) is a Japanese high speed maglev line&nbsp; between Tokyo and Osaka. [...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">The Chuo Shinkansen (SC Maglev) is a Japanese high speed maglev line&nbsp; between Tokyo and Osaka. [...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> 2015-08-12T18:55:53+00:00 2015-08-12T18:55:53+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/10-economics

<p>While high-speed maglev infrastructure is relatively expensive to build, maglevs are much less expensive to operate and maintain than traditional high-speed trains or airplanes. [...]</p>

<p>While high-speed maglev infrastructure is relatively expensive to build, maglevs are much less expensive to operate and maintain than traditional high-speed trains or airplanes. [...]</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/404-electrodynamic-suspension-eds-technology

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>EDS systems rely on repulsive magnetic forces generated between superconducting magnets.</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>EDS systems rely on repulsive magnetic forces generated between superconducting magnets.</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/385-electromagnetic-fields

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">How does exposure to electromagnetic fields in maglev systems compare to conventional high-speed rail systems?&nbsp;[...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">How does exposure to electromagnetic fields in maglev systems compare to conventional high-speed rail systems?&nbsp;[...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/403-electromagnetic-suspension-ems-technology

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>EMS maglev relies on attractive magnetic forces generated by electromagnets.</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>EMS maglev relies on attractive magnetic forces generated by electromagnets.</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/11-energy-matters

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading"> The power needed for levitation is typically only a small percentage of the overall energy consumption of a high speed maglev system. [...]<br /></span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading"> The power needed for levitation is typically only a small percentage of the overall energy consumption of a high speed maglev system. [...]<br /></span></p> 2015-08-12T18:56:32+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:32+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/12-environmental-matters

<p style="text-align: justify;">Maglev trains do not create direct pollution emissions and are always quieter in comparison to traditional systems when operating at the same speeds. [...]</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Maglev trains do not create direct pollution emissions and are always quieter in comparison to traditional systems when operating at the same speeds. [...]</p> 2015-08-13T19:37:07+00:00 2015-08-13T19:37:07+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/13-ethical-aspects

<p>For all transport infrastructure projects, it is of fundamental importance that long-term social orientation increases and the corresponding objective cost-benefit comparisons are made as the basis of decisions. [...] </p>

<p>For all transport infrastructure projects, it is of fundamental importance that long-term social orientation increases and the corresponding objective cost-benefit comparisons are made as the basis of decisions. [...] </p> 2015-08-13T19:38:26+00:00 2015-08-13T19:38:26+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/14-expectations

<p>As magnetic levitation (maglev) systems might begin to come on line around the world, questions surrounding these new transportation technologies will naturally and inevitably arise. [...]</p>

<p>As magnetic levitation (maglev) systems might begin to come on line around the world, questions surrounding these new transportation technologies will naturally and inevitably arise. [...]</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/387-fine-dust-particulate-matter-emissions

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">What are the fine dust emissions from high-speed rail and maglev systems? What is the extent of wear and tear during operation? In which cases are people particularly affected by these particulate emissions? [...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">What are the fine dust emissions from high-speed rail and maglev systems? What is the extent of wear and tear during operation? In which cases are people particularly affected by these particulate emissions? [...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/356-hyperloop

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">Hyperloop systems are a special application case of maglev systems.</span> <span class="jdb-heading-subheading">With hyperloop, maglev vehicles are accelerated in vacuum pipelines. </span>[...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">Hyperloop systems are a special application case of maglev systems.</span> <span class="jdb-heading-subheading">With hyperloop, maglev vehicles are accelerated in vacuum pipelines. </span>[...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> 2015-08-13T19:44:13+00:00 2015-08-13T19:44:13+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/15-infrastructure

<p>Through the technological developments of recent years, the infrastructure construction&nbsp;costs&nbsp;for high-speed maglev trains have converged to the same levels as those of traditional wheel/rail systems. [...]</p>

<p>Through the technological developments of recent years, the infrastructure construction&nbsp;costs&nbsp;for high-speed maglev trains have converged to the same levels as those of traditional wheel/rail systems. [...]</p> 2015-08-13T19:48:46+00:00 2015-08-13T19:48:46+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/16-interoperability

<p>High-speed ground transport can only be safe and efficient when its infrastructure completely separated from slower systems. The autonomy of a maglev is hence an important system advantage. [...]</p>

<p>High-speed ground transport can only be safe and efficient when its infrastructure completely separated from slower systems. The autonomy of a maglev is hence an important system advantage. [...]</p> 2015-08-13T19:51:06+00:00 2015-08-13T19:51:06+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/17-inventors-of-maglev-technologies

<p>&nbsp;When it comes to the question who originally invented the concept of magnetic levitation for transportation purposes, the names of Boris Petrovich Weinberg, Hermann Kemper and Emile Bachelet are quoted most often. [...]&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;When it comes to the question who originally invented the concept of magnetic levitation for transportation purposes, the names of Boris Petrovich Weinberg, Hermann Kemper and Emile Bachelet are quoted most often. [...]&nbsp;</p> 2015-08-12T17:05:06+00:00 2015-08-12T17:05:06+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/6-facts

<p>Magnetic levitation transport, or maglev, is a form of transportation that suspends, guides and propels vehicles (especially trains) via electromagnetic force. [...]</p>

<p>Magnetic levitation transport, or maglev, is a form of transportation that suspends, guides and propels vehicles (especially trains) via electromagnetic force. [...]</p> 2015-08-13T20:01:51+00:00 2015-08-13T20:01:51+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/20-maglev-research-programmes

<p>This page aims to provide an overview over Maglev Research Programmes and Institutes worldwide. This cannot be a complete list, as many research programmes are not officially known. [...]</p>

<p>This page aims to provide an overview over Maglev Research Programmes and Institutes worldwide. This cannot be a complete list, as many research programmes are not officially known. [...]</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/355-comfort

<div><span class="jdb-heading-subheading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">The main advantages of Maglev transportation systems result from the freedom from friction. [...]<br /></span></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div>

<div><span class="jdb-heading-subheading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">The main advantages of Maglev transportation systems result from the freedom from friction. [...]<br /></span></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/399-mlx-japan

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The MLX (MagLev eXperimental) is a series of Japanese high-speed magnetic levitation transport systems</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The MLX (MagLev eXperimental) is a series of Japanese high-speed magnetic levitation transport systems</p> 2015-08-13T20:04:17+00:00 2015-08-13T20:04:17+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/22-primary-types

<p>There are two primary types of maglev technology: Electromagnetic and electrodynamic suspension. [...]</p>

<p>There are two primary types of maglev technology: Electromagnetic and electrodynamic suspension. [...]</p> 2015-08-13T19:59:21+00:00 2015-08-13T19:59:21+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/18-projects

<p>Projects in Japan, China, United States, Netherlands, Germany et. al. as of summer 2025. The projects are listed in alphabetical order, by country. [...]</p>

<p>Projects in Japan, China, United States, Netherlands, Germany et. al. as of summer 2025. The projects are listed in alphabetical order, by country. [...]</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/388-rare-earth-elements

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">How relevant are rare earth elements (REEs) in public high-speed ground transportation systems? [...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"><span class="jdb-heading-subheading">How relevant are rare earth elements (REEs) in public high-speed ground transportation systems? [...]</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> 2015-08-13T20:29:29+00:00 2015-08-13T20:29:29+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/31-research-and-testing-facilities

<p>Maglev&nbsp; testing facilities worldwide are crucial in pioneering the next generation of transportation technology, They are a prerequisite for the further development and technology innovations. [...]</p>

<p>Maglev&nbsp; testing facilities worldwide are crucial in pioneering the next generation of transportation technology, They are a prerequisite for the further development and technology innovations. [...]</p> 2015-08-12T18:55:38+00:00 2015-08-12T18:55:38+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/9-comfort-and-safety

<p>&nbsp;The design of the guideway -- whether the German “T” shape for the wrap-around vehicle or the Japanese “U” shape with the vehicle enclosed -- ensures that the maglev trains are safe from derailment. [...]</p>

<p>&nbsp;The design of the guideway -- whether the German “T” shape for the wrap-around vehicle or the Japanese “U” shape with the vehicle enclosed -- ensures that the maglev trains are safe from derailment. [...]</p> 2015-08-13T20:03:28+00:00 2015-08-13T20:03:28+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/21-speed-records

<p>The history of maximum speed records of maglev high speed transport systems by a trial run, in chronological order: [...]</p>

<p>The history of maximum speed records of maglev high speed transport systems by a trial run, in chronological order: [...]</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/401-suma-500-south-korea

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The SUMA500 is a high-speed magnetic levitation (maglev) train developed in South Korea.</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The SUMA500 is a high-speed magnetic levitation (maglev) train developed in South Korea.</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/395-tp-05-soviet-union

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The TP-05 stands as a testament to the USSR’s innovative spirit in transport engineering.</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The TP-05 stands as a testament to the USSR’s innovative spirit in transport engineering.</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/400-transrapid-05

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Transrapid 05 was the world’s first full-scale, passenger-carrying magnetic levitation (maglev) transport system.</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Transrapid 05 was the world’s first full-scale, passenger-carrying magnetic levitation (maglev) transport system.</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/398-transrapid-07

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Transrapid 07 is a German magnetic levitation (maglev) train developed during the late 1980s and early 1990s.</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Transrapid 07 is a German magnetic levitation (maglev) train developed during the late 1980s and early 1990s.</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/396-transrapid-08

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Transrapid 08 is a German magnetic levitation (maglev) train developed in the late 1990s by Transrapid International, a consortium including Siemens and ThyssenKrupp.</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Transrapid 08 is a German magnetic levitation (maglev) train developed in the late 1990s by Transrapid International, a consortium including Siemens and ThyssenKrupp.</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/397-transrapid-9

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Transrapid 09 is the final and most advanced prototype of the German Transrapid magnetic levitation (maglev) train series,</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Transrapid 09 is the final and most advanced prototype of the German Transrapid magnetic levitation (maglev) train series,</p> 2015-08-13T20:16:36+00:00 2015-08-13T20:16:36+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/26-transrapid-maglev-shanghai

<p>The Shanghai Maglev Train (Shanghai Transrapid; in Chinese: 上海磁浮示范运营线; literally "Shanghai Magnetic Levitation Demonstration Operation Line") is the first commercial high-speed maglev line in the world. [...]</p>

<p>The Shanghai Maglev Train (Shanghai Transrapid; in Chinese: 上海磁浮示范运营线; literally "Shanghai Magnetic Levitation Demonstration Operation Line") is the first commercial high-speed maglev line in the world. [...]</p> 2015-08-13T20:31:48+00:00 2015-08-13T20:31:48+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/32-travel-time-replacement-of-air-traffic

<p>Maglev’s demonstrated ability to rapidly accelerate and decelerate, maintain a high travel speed and to follow flexible routes can lead to especially short total travel times and relatively simple access to city centers. [...]</p>

<p>Maglev’s demonstrated ability to rapidly accelerate and decelerate, maintain a high travel speed and to follow flexible routes can lead to especially short total travel times and relatively simple access to city centers. [...]</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/406-tsb-transport-system-boegl-germany

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Transport System Bögl (TSB) is a German medium speed magnetic levitation (maglev) system</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The Transport System Bögl (TSB) is a German medium speed magnetic levitation (maglev) system</p> 2015-08-13T20:22:22+00:00 2015-08-13T20:22:22+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/28-tve-test-site

<p>The Emsland Transrapid Test Facility (TVE) was the testing site for Transrapid Maglevs in Emsland, Germany. [...]</p>

<p>The Emsland Transrapid Test Facility (TVE) was the testing site for Transrapid Maglevs in Emsland, Germany. [...]</p> 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 2015-08-12T18:56:16+00:00 https://www.maglev.in/en/facts/402-utm-01-02-south-korea

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The UTM-01 and UTM-02 are South Korean medium-speed magnetic levitation (maglev) systems.</p>

<div id="jde-gr0321197027720353v" class="jdb-element jde-gr0321197027720353v jdb-element-default jdb-heading"> <p>The UTM-01 and UTM-02 are South Korean medium-speed magnetic levitation (maglev) systems.</p>