Sylvester Winstell.

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Maglev Train
Maglev,a floating vehicle for land transportation that is
supported by either electromagnetic attraction or
repulsion. Maglevs were conceptualized during the early
1900s by American professor and inventor Robert
Goddard and French-born American engineer Emile
Bachelet and have been in commercial use since 1984,
with several operating at present and extensive networks
proposed for the future.

Maglev trains or magnetic rail trains (KRM) are a type of

train that moves in a hovering or floating position. This
position is produced by electromagnetic forces. The
maglev train's propulsion is a linear motor. Maglev is used
as a means of long-distance transportation. The speed is
faster when compared to high-speed trains. During
operation, maglev trains do not produce mechanical sounds. Maglev trains can move at a speed of 500
km/hour. The latest development allows the speed to be increased to the same as that of a jet aircraft
(900 km/h). The manufacture of maglev began with four initial discoveries, namely linear motor trains
(Alfred Zehden, 1907), electromagnetic transportation systems (F.S. Smith), magnetic lifting trains with
linear motors, and magnetic transportation systems. Japan Airlines succeeded in making high-speed
surface transportation, while the Japan Railways Group succeeded in making JR-Maglev. The
development of maglev trains was also carried out by Germany through electromagnetic suspension and
electrodynamic suspension techniques. The name maglev is derived from the abbreviation magnetically
levitated trains.

With maglev technology, the train travels along a guideway of electromagnets which control the train's
stability and speed. While the propulsion and levitation require no moving parts, the bogies can move in
relation to the main body of the vehicle and some technologies require support by retractable wheels at
low speeds under 150 kilometres per hour (93 mph). This compares with electric multiple units that may
have several dozen parts per bogie. Maglev trains can therefore in some cases be quieter and smoother
than conventional trains and have the potential for much higher speeds. Maglev vehicles have set
several speed records, and maglev trains can accelerate and decelerate much faster than conventional

trains; the only practical limitation is the safety and comfort of the passengers.

How does it work?

Maglev trains float approximately 10 millimeters above their magnetic rails. The forward thrust is
carried out through the interaction between the magnetic rail and the induction engine which also
produces a magnetic field in the train.
 Positive & Negative maglev train

this train is its ability to float above the rails, so

it does not cause friction. Consequently,
theorettically there will be no replacement of
train tracks or wheels, as nothing will wear out
(maintenance costs can be saved). Another side benefit is that there is no resistance force due
to friction. The air resistance force is of course still there. For this reason, a more aerodynamic
Maglev Train was developed.
Negative:
Due to the fantastic shape and speed of this train, the noise (sound) generated when this train
moves is almost the same as a jet plane, and is considered more disturbing than a conventional
train. In one study, the sound produced by a maglev train compared to a conventional
conventional train was louder, around 5 decibels or 78 percent. Another disadvantage of this
train is the high investment, especially the procurement of rails.