Second-generation SC Maglev: the promising technology that didn’t come off the ground yet
Different from conventional rail, a Maglev train is magnetically levitated and propelled along a guideway. Although it sounds futuristic, the technology is proven in Japan, and there is even a plan to construct a Maglev...Read more
SNCF and Nevomo to cooperate on MagRail
Pioneer of maglev-inspired technology for existing railways Nevomo has signed a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) with the French state railways SNCF. The companies will evaluate the benefits of MagRail within the French railway network to...Read more
The journey of the Maglev train
BackgroundThe floating Maglev train has a long history, and developing the revolutionary technology does not go as frictionless as the trains float over the tracks. What are some of the most notable Maglev projects in...Read more
A Maglev train in the US? ‘We need to break the chain of low expectations’
Interview“Building the Maglev is about removing millions of people from their cars and fighting climate change”, says Wayne Rogers, CEO of the Northeast Maglev. The company is planning to build a 500 km/h magnetic levitation...Read more
Why are there no dedicated high-speed lines in Europe and the US?
There are many 100 per cent dedicated high-speed lines in Asia, but not in Europe and the US, says Torkel Patterson, vice chairman of the International High Speed Rail Association. “It’s really about having the...Read more
‘World’s fastest’ maglev train of 600 km/h exits CRRC’s factory
China’s new high-speed maglev train, with a designed top speed of 600 kilometres per hour, rolled off the production line on Tuesday. It is currently the world’s fastest ground vehicle, reported China’s state news agency...Read more
China unveils maglev train with peak speed of 620 km/h
China has presented a prototype of a maglev train with a record designed speed of 620 kilometers per hour. The new train, using high-temperature superconducting (HTS), was rolled out on Wednesday in southwest China’s city...Read more
Airports outpace railways in implementing ATO
Aviation is moving faster in implementing Automatic Train Operation (ATO) compared to the rail sector. Over 50 airports in the world have their own automated guided transit systems. With their help, the airport operators are...Read more