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levitation transport, or maglev, is a form of transportation that suspends,
guides and propels vehicles (especially trains) via electromagnetic force.
This method can be faster than wheeled mass transit systems, potentially
reaching velocities comparable to turboprop and jet aircraft (500 to 581
km/h). The only notable currently operating commercial application of a
high-speed maglev line is the IOS (initial operating segment) demonstration
line of Shanghai, China that transports people 30km (18.6 miles) to the
airport in just 7 minutes 20 seconds (top speed of 431 km/h or 268 mph,
average speed 250 km/h or 150 mph). |
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