1,000 KM Maglev Rail line for 600KM/per Hr. train in China

[packman]

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The construction of a 1000 km long magnetic high-speed railway line for 600 km/h to 1000 km/h in the People’s Republic of China is scheduled to begin as early as 2020.

The maglev technology is based on magnetic forces to elevate the train a few centimeters above the rail and to propel it. Since it does not involve any moving parts, it does not generate any friction. For this reason, trains can achieve very high speeds at higher power efficiency than conventional ones.

According to official Chinese media, modern maglev trains between the cities of Guangzhou and Wuhan will initially run at a speed of 600 km/h. The trains will be equipped with a new technology, which will allow them to travel at a speed of 600 km/h



http://extragoodshit.phlap.net/back-china-builds-1000-km-maglev-to-exceed-600-kmph/#more-524486

Damn, that is impressive -

[magicarpet]

1. America eats China's dust....

Math, science, technology....

~~~~ VS ~~~~

Guns, God, Fascism/Racism

[mahatmakanejeeves]

2. Seriously? Where would you rather live? NT

[Fla Dem]

3. Would be nice if the US would take just $1billion of the $632 Billion military budget

And work with the rail systems in America to upgrade our transportation.

[abqtommy]

4. I don't see this as progress. If I travel by auto, bus or train I like to be able to watch the

scenery. From a practical standpoint a collision or derailment at 600 kmph/360 mph means that everybody dies and I'd prefer not to be included.