The California-Nevada Super-Speed Train Commission and the American Magline Group are teamed with Transrapid to work closely in bringing their proven maglev system to the United States.
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For nearly half a century, engineers have dreamed of levitating trains on magnetic fields to eliminate friction, increase speeds, make a smoother ride and to save energy. Until relatively recently, capital costs and engineering issues held this dream at bay.

However, magnetic levitation technology – originated in the United States and refined in Germany – is now a proven reality.

WHAT IS MAGNETIC LEVITATION?

Instead of wheels and rails, Maglev trains hover above the tracks – or guideways – levitated and propelled by magnetic force. There is no physical contact between the train and the guideway, which eliminates friction and enables high speeds. The base of the train wraps around the guideway and cannot derail.

Maglev trains reach unprecedented ground transportation speeds of more than 300mph (or twice as fast as Amtrak’s fastest commuter train). In comparison a Boeing 777 commercial airplane use for long-range flight can reach a top speed of 490mph.

The Transrapid maglev system has no wheels, axles, transmission or overhead wires. It doesn’t roll, it hovers. The wheels and rails of the railroad are replaced by non-contact, electromagnetic support, guidance and propulsion systems.