Maglev Trains
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Maglev trains are high-speed trains that use principles of electromagnetism as well as electromagnetic propulsion to run. The main difference between a Maglev train and a conventional train is that rather than using an engine to propel itself along the train track, a Maglev train is designed to run using a magnetic field created be electric coils within the guideway walls and track.
How Maglev Trains Work
Basic Physics Principles
Maglev trains use basic magnetic repulsion and attraction in order to levitate over the track. Both the train and the tracks produce a magnetic field and the different interactions of these fields can be used in different ways to induce levitation.
Types of Maglev Trains
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Electromagnetic Suspension Trains
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Electrodynamic Suspension Trains
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Permanent Magnet Passive Suspension Trains
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