magnetic levitation train

Synonyms:
  • Maglev
German: Magnetschwebebahn
Japanese: 磁気浮上鉄道

Rail vehicle technology. Magnetic levitation trains are rail vehicles for passenger transportation that are levitated a short distance away from the guideway using magnets in both train and railway to create lift and thrust. Velocity can be adjusted by changing the three-phase current frequency.

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