Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation) is a system of rail transport whose rolling stock is levitated by electromagnets rather than rolled on wheels, eliminating rolling resistance.
Compared to … See more

In the public imagination, "maglev" often evokes the concept of an elevated monorail track with a linear motor. Maglev systems may be monorail or dual rail—the SCMaglev MLX01 … See more

The highest-recorded maglev speed is 603 kilometres per hour (375 mph), achieved in Japan by JR Central's L0 superconducting … See more

Many maglev systems have been proposed in North America, Asia, Europe and on the Moon. Many are in the early planning stages or were explicitly rejected. See more

Development
In the late 1940s, the British electrical engineer Eric Laithwaite, a professor at Imperial College … See more

As more maglev systems are deployed, experts expect construction costs to drop by employing new construction methods and from economies of scale.
High-speed systems
The Shanghai maglev demonstration line cost US$1.2 billion … See more

Operational systems
High speed
The Shanghai Maglev Train, an implementation of … See more