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    There are two main types of train levitation technologies currently in use: ElectroMagnetic Suspension (EMS) and ElectroDynamic Suspension (EDS). EMS uses magnetic force to lift the train, while EDS uses repulsive magnetic fields. Two other technologies are being studied: Inductrack which uses a permanent magnet track and MagnetoDynamic Suspension which relies on gravity and attractive magnetic forces. Maglev train speeds have increased over time, with Germany reaching 401 kph in 1975 and Japan 517 kph in 1979, and new countries are now entering the Maglev competition to develop even faster trains.

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    There are two main types of train levitation technologies currently in use: ElectroMagnetic Suspension (EMS) and ElectroDynamic Suspension (EDS). EMS uses magnetic force to lift the train, while EDS uses repulsive magnetic fields. Two other technologies are being studied: Inductrack which uses a permanent magnet track and MagnetoDynamic Suspension which relies on gravity and attractive magnetic forces. Maglev train speeds have increased over time, with Germany reaching 401 kph in 1975 and Japan 517 kph in 1979, and new countries are now entering the Maglev competition to develop even faster trains.

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    There are two main types of train levitation technologies currently in use: ElectroMagnetic Suspension (EMS) and ElectroDynamic Suspension (EDS). EMS uses magnetic force to lift the train, while EDS uses repulsive magnetic fields. Two other technologies are being studied: Inductrack which uses a permanent magnet track and MagnetoDynamic Suspension which relies on gravity and attractive magnetic forces. Maglev train speeds have increased over time, with Germany reaching 401 kph in 1975 and Japan 517 kph in 1979, and new countries are now entering the Maglev competition to develop even faster trains.

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    There are two main types of train levitation technologies currently in use: ElectroMagnetic Suspension (EMS) and ElectroDynamic Suspension (EDS). EMS uses magnetic force to lift the train, while EDS uses repulsive magnetic fields. Two other technologies are being studied: Inductrack which uses a permanent magnet track and MagnetoDynamic Suspension which relies on gravity and attractive magnetic forces. Maglev train speeds have increased over time, with Germany reaching 401 kph in 1975 and Japan 517 kph in 1979, and new countries are now entering the Maglev competition to develop even faster trains.

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    The Technology

    2 types of technologies are in use:


    EMS
    EDS

    2 other types of technologies are studied


    - Indutruck
    - MDS

    (ElectroMagnetic Suspension)

    Principle : uses
    the attractive
    magnetic force
    of a magnet
    beneath a rail to
    lift the train up

    +++
    -

    Low magnetic fields iside


    and outside the vehicle

    Commercially available

    No secondary propulsion
    system needed

    ---

    The system needs to be


    monitored by outside
    system to maintain the
    distance between the
    Track and the train

    Vibraitions may occur due


    to instability and outside
    monitoring.

    (Electrodynamic suspension)

    Principle: uses a
    repulsive force
    between two magnetic
    fields to push the train
    away from the rail

    +++
    -

    highest speed (581 km/h)

    Heavy load capacity

    ---

    Limited guideway
    conductivity (limits speed)

    Necessary use of
    magneting shielding due to
    the strong magnetic fields

    The vehicule must be


    wheeled to travel at low
    speed

    (Permanent Magnet EDS)


    Principle : Same system as the EDS, but the
    track is made of permanent magnets. Magnetic
    field placed under the train.

    +++
    -

    No power requiered to
    activate the magnets
    Can levitate at low speed
    (5km/h)
    Lower Costs
    Cars slow down on their
    own

    ---

    Wheels needed at slow


    speed

    (Magnetodynamic Suspension)
    Principle : Same system as the EMS, but
    the track is made of permanent magnets.
    Railwail must be built so that the train uses
    gravity to go forward.

    No power requiered to
    activate the magnets
    No outside monitoring of the
    space between the
    Attrative force is stronger than
    repulsive force
    Cars slow down on their own
    system based on physics and
    mathematic calculations.

    Wheels needed at low speed

    guideway must be made to


    exact specifications and is
    very expensive

    Exists only on paper

    1971: West
    Germany (90 kmph)
    1972 : Japan (60
    kmph)
    1975 : West
    Germany (401.3
    kmph)
    1979 : Japan (517
    kmph)

    German Maglev
    company

    Japan Railway
    company

    French TGV

    New countries are


    entered in
    competition

    Prices are decreasing


    (to 50 yuan from 75)

    Costs ($ 1,2 billions)

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