Physics of Maglev Train
Pros/Cons of Maglev Train
Pros
- Extremely fast speed upto 500 km/hr.
- Really quiet operation. A farmer couldn't hear when the train was passing.
- MagLevs uses less energy upto 30% than normal trains.
- Due to lack of physical contact between train and track, very efficient for maintenance.
Cons
- Expensive tracks compared to the railroad tracks.
- Not compatible with railroad track, and therefore require whole thing to be rebuilt for their entire route