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Photo: L0 in Yamanashi with shunting locomotive
. Photo via twitter by @SHINKAN34721410
Accessed: May 24, 2021
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This is quite a rare sight: An L0 Maglev at Yamanshi being pushed by a shunting locomotive.
The Japanese Maglev system rolls up to about 120 km/h on wheels that are then retracted like on an airplane. Therefore, when not in operation, the Maglev can be pushed on wheels with a locomotive. A disadvantage of the wheels, however, is the resulting wear and tear, particulate emissions and maintenance requirements.

On the Yamanashi Linear Test Line, a new vehicle called the "L0 Series Improved Test Vehicle," which is a more commercial version of the L0 Series that has been used for training, is being tested.
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