maglev train
Levitating rail vehicle
A maglev train uses magnetic levitation to float above the track rather than rolling on wheels.
Powerful electromagnets lift the train and propel it forward, eliminating friction with the rails and allowing speeds exceeding 300 miles per hour.
The Shanghai maglev whisks passengers from the airport to the city center in eight minutes.
The technology remains expensive, limiting widespread adoption.
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