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    Shanghai maglev train | Wikipedia

    • The Shanghai maglev train (SMT) or Shanghai Transrapid (Chinese: 上海磁浮示范运营线; pinyin: Shànghǎi Cífú Shìfàn Yùnyíng Xiàn; lit. 'Shanghai Maglev Demonstration Operation Line') is a magnetic levitation train (maglev) line that operates in Shanghai, China. The line uses the German Transrapid technology. The Shanghai maglev is the world's first commerc… See more

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    OwnerShanghai Shentong Holdlings Co., Ltd. · Shenergy (Group) Co., Ltd. · Shanghai International Group Co., Ltd. · Shanghai Baosteel Group Co., Ltd. · Shanghai Automotive Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. · Shanghai Electric (Group) Co., Ltd. · Shanghai Pudong Development Co., Ltd
    Other name(s)Shanghai Transrapid · Airport express line (with extension to Hongqiao Railway Station, not to be confused with Airport link) · Shanghai-Hangzhou maglev line
    OpenedDecember 31, 2002 (tour only) · October 10, 2003 (normal operation)
    StatusOperational
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    Construction of the line began on March 1, 2001, and public commercial service commenced on 1 January 2004. The Shanghai Transrapid project took ¥10 billion (US$1.33bn) and two and a half years to co… See more

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  1. China has produced the first of a new breed of maglev trains capable of speeds up to 600 km/h (373 mph), or nearly half the speed of sound. It says these will be the fastest ground transport services available on the planet.

    China unveils new 600 km/h ultra-fast maglev train - New Atlas

    newatlas.com/transport/china-fastest-maglev-train/
    newatlas.com/transport/china-fastest-maglev-train/
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    China debuts world’s fastest train | CNN

    WEBJul 21, 2021 · A maglev bullet train that can reach speeds of 600 kilometers per hour (373 miles per hour) has made its debut in Qingdao, China. …

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