maglev

Definitions

Describing a train, system, etc, that operates by magnetic levitation.

not-comparable

Equivalents

Examples

“A “moving platform” scheme[…]is more technologically ambitious than maglev trains even though it relies on conventional rails. Local trains would use⟳ side-by-side rails to roll alongside intercity trains and allow⟳ passengers to switch⟳ trains by stepping through docking bays. This set-up solves several problems […]. Stopping high-speed trains wastes energy and time, so why not simply slow them down enough for a moving platform to pull⟳ alongside?”

“After nearly three years of technical research⟳, Ding said the team had developed a lightweight and high-strength train⟳ body that lays the technical foundation for the development of five sets of maglev engineering prototypes.”

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