This #TransitCapacityComparison looks at high speed maglev systems: the Shanghai Transrapid (operating), Chūō Shinkansen (under construction) and #Hyperloop (proposed).
We've also included the UK's second high speed rail line, #HS2.
Do the figures match your expectations?
We've also included the UK's second high speed rail line, #HS2.
Do the figures match your expectations?
For more information on maglev (magnetic levitation) systems, read this docu-thread by @GarethDennis... It goes through the history of the technology's development, from the Hovertrain through to Hyperloop:
(Our cross-Thames #TransitCapacityComparison is taking a little longer to curate than planned: we hope this satisfies your transit infographic appetites!)
There are several fundamental problems with maglev systems:
👫 Low capacity
⚡ Reduced energy efficiency
💰 Large development costs/timescales
This is why we strongly advocate against high speed maglev, particularly Hyperloop...
👫 Low capacity
⚡ Reduced energy efficiency
💰 Large development costs/timescales
This is why we strongly advocate against high speed maglev, particularly Hyperloop...
