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A magnetic suspension railway in Japan: problems associated with, and chances of, carrying out this project.

Magnetschwebebahn in Japan: Probleme und Chancen der Realisierung.

Author(s) : OBERMAUER A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Presentation of a fast magnetic-suspension train project called the "Lincar Chuo Express." This train is to run between Tokyo and Osaka, a distance of 550 km, and the journey time will be reduced by 1 hour; the Nozomi train used at present covers the distances in 2 h 32 min. A double link will be set up and the journey between the two cities will remain possible even after an earthquake. The article above all focuses on the financial aspects (the main obstacle to overcome) and the setting-up process envisaged for the project.

Details

  • Original title: Magnetschwebebahn in Japan: Probleme und Chancen der Realisierung.
  • Record ID : 2001-1600
  • Languages: German
  • Source: Int. Verkehrswes. - vol. 51 - n. 9
  • Publication date: 1999/09
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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