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Wheeled electric trains are already limited in their acceleration rates by passenger comfort, so we don't need superior acceleration or braking. Sound level is
by honkhonkpants 10y ago
Wheeled electric trains are already limited in their acceleration rates by passenger comfort, so we don't need superior acceleration or braking. Sound level is the only one advantage that really seems plausible.
- melling 10y agoSpeed? http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/17313-subway-system-average-speed-by-line/ http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/17313-subway-sy... And for some reason, NYC subways aren't a very smooth ride. Are you sure maglevs wouldn't accelerate faster? Also, I'd think a maglev from Manhattan to JFK would be preferable to a subway.