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MAGLEV-1-PDF
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Comparative Analysis of Maglev and Railway Systems
Format: Downloadable
This study aims to explore disruptive transport modes and identify potential synergies with the railway sector. Specifically, it focuses on the state-of-the-art of magnetic levitation (maglev) technology, conducts a comparative analysis between maglev and conventional railway systems, particularly high-speed rail, and provides insights into the hyperloop concept.
The research contributes to the field by offering an updated vision of maglev’s evolution, providing a holistic and comparative analysis of maglev and high-speed rail. Noteworthy conclusions from this study include that the maturity and safety of maglev technology are proficient, although the high construction costs currently impede its widespread implementation.
| Author | UIC |
| ISBN | 978-2-7461-3628-1 |
| Pages | 113 |
MAGLEV-1-PDF
Data sheet
- Language
- English
- Format
- Downloadable
- Edition
- Ed. no.1
- Edition date
- 01/08/2026
- Publication date
- 20/08/2026
- Page number
- 113
- Theme
- Infrastructure Infrastructure Technology Technologie Train track interaction Interaction avec les voies ferrées
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- MAGLEV-1-PDF
- Reference
- MAGLEV-1
