Maglev System Application: Transrapid in Shanghai Your Name

What is Maglev? Magnetic Levitation Alternative to traditional train systems Lift and propulsion is provided by a large number of magnets rather than a traditional engine The train hovers 10-15mm above the track No wheels or axles

Overview Shanghai Transrapid is the first commercial high-speed maglev line in the world The line spans 30 km and connects the Long Yang subway station to the Pudong Airport The train accelerates to 220 mph in 2 minutes Maximum operational speed is 311 mph The journey takes only 7 minutes, 20 seconds A one-way ticket costs about $7

Benefits and Costs Environmental Speed Disadvantages Lower noise emission Energy consumption Land use Speed Fastest ground transportation available Disadvantages New track and infrastructure must be built to support Maglev systems Requires sophisticated control systems to maintain the train’s position on the track Cost: $1.45 billion The system will not be able to recoup the initial construction costs at the current ridership rate (50 yen and 7000 passengers per day

Ridership Demand and Capacity Each Maglev train can carry 574 people Transrapid operates 2 trains to meet demand Operates at 15 minute intervals, 15 hours a day, 7 days a week As of Oct. 2007, daily ridership exceeds 20,000 Anecdotal evidence shows morning commute trains are 60-70% full (about 22,000 people/day)

References http://www.transrapid.de/ http://www.smtdc.com/en/ http://maglevboard.net/