Magnetic Levitation Trains & the Ecosystem

This research examines the concept and technology of the magnetic levitation (Maglev) train with an objective of assessing the impact of the Maglev train on the ecosystem. The "ecosystem," for purposes of this research is defined broadly to include economic, environmental, political, population, and technological contexts.

Maglev: Concept, Technology, and Development

The Maglev train is a "super high-speed transport system with a non-adhesive drive system that is independent of wheel-and-rail frictional forces" (Railway Technical Research Institute, 1997b, p. 1). The Maglev train represents a combination of superconducting magnets and linear motor technology, which is able to deliver "super high-speed running, safety, reliability, low environmental impact and minimum maintenance" (Railway Technical Research Institute, 1997b, p. 1).

Research and development of Maglev technology for rail transportation began in 1970 by the Japanese National Railways. A test vehicle succeeded in a levitated run in 1972. A seven-kilometer test line track was opened by the Railway Technical Research Institute of the Japanese National Railways in 1977. A speed of 517 km/h (321.3 miles/h) was attained by a test vehicle on the test track in 1979. A three-car test train registered a 352.4 km/h (219 miles/h) run in 1986, while a two-car test train recorded 400.8 km/h (249.1 miles/h) run the following year. By 1994, a three-car tes

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. The private-sector developer may acquire the required rolling stock through purchase or long-term lease, and will retain either title or lease rights to this stock for the duration of the franchise awarded to the private-sector developer by the HSR Special District. Should private-sector franchisees change or should the HSR District assume operational responsibilities for the proposed high-speed rail system, compensation to the private -sector developer for the transfer of title or lease rights to the rolling stock will be negotiated between the existing franchisee and either the new franchisee or the HSR Special District (Cupper, 1996). The private-sector developer, as franchisee, will manage the operation of the proposed high-speed rail system. The franchisee will make a monthly payment to the HSR Special District for the use of all infrastructure and facilities in the operations of the proposed high-speed rail system. In addition to these funds, the HSR Special District will receive funds through direct annual financial support from the state government, as well as loans from the state treasury to cover annual shortfalls of cash (Cupper, 1996). Funds generated through operations of the proposed high-speed rail system wi
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Approximate Word count = 2432
Approximate Pages = 10 (250 words per page)