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"1.6x smoother than a maglev bullet train"? There aren't even any "maglev bullet" trains in service. (Unless they're referring to the Shanghai Transrapid, whi
by 9nGQluzmnq3M 7y ago
"1.6x smoother than a maglev bullet train"? There aren't even any "maglev bullet" trains in service. (Unless they're referring to the Shanghai Transrapid, which is bumpy as hell but takes only about 10 minutes.)
- 1v1id 7y agoWhat do you mean? The Japanese bullet train is maglev, and frankly I was under the assumption that almost all "bullet" trains need to use maglev to get those kinds of speeds. https://www.jrailpass.com/blog/maglev-bullet-train https://www.jrailpass.com/blog/maglev-bullet-train
- CHY872 7y agoBullet trains are sadly not maglev. They actually don't go _that_ fast (180-200MPH-ish is common), but look incredibly sleek compared to European high speed trains due to the aerodynamics of dealing with the large number of tunnels that Japan has.
- thirtyseven 7y agoFrom your own link: "In 2009, the Maglev system was approved and entered commercial construction. The linear Chuo Shinkansen line is planned to link Tokyo and Nagoya by the year 2027."
- 1v1id 7y agoOh, gotcha. Thanks!
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- pseingatl 7y agoThe Shanghai maglev train is a smooth ride.