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Changing tracks on the Shanghai Maglev
There has been plenty written about the Shanghai Maglev train and the magnetic levitation technology which allows to reach a maximum speed of 431 km/h on the journey from Pudong International Airport. But none of it covers the operational details […]
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Tagged China, high speed trains, maglev, Pudong International Airport, Shanghai, Shanghai Maglev Train, trains
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