Table 1 Comparison of maglev train drives in some countries4,5.
From: Design of maglev train driven by reconnection electromagnetic launcher
Train type | Drive method | Velocity (km/h) |
---|---|---|
Japan HSST | LIM | 110 |
American AMT | LIM | 60 |
American GA | LSM | 160 |
Germany TR | LSM | 500 |
Japan MLU | LSM | 581 |
American Maglev2000 | LSM | 500 |
Switzerland Swissmetro | LSM | 500 |