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Sure, but I think it's fair to call a train that is powered with electromagnetic pulses from stationary coils something different than a train that is powered b

by fzzzy 10y ago

Sure, but I think it's fair to call a train that is powered with electromagnetic pulses from stationary coils something different than a train that is powered by an onboard engine.

ino 10y ago
You just described a Maglev
- fzzzy 10y ago
  Yes, although I think maglev trains use continuous linear motors while if I understood the original proposal correctly, the hyperloop would be more like a series of railguns evenly spaced along the route.