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- 10. Apr 2022, 21:08
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: History: How the Transrapid came to be
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3696
History: How the Transrapid came to be
Hermann Kemper is considered the inventor of the maglev train. In 1922, while studying electrical engineering, he came up with the idea of replacing the carrying/guiding functions of the wheels in conventional locomotives with electromagnets. However, due to his studies, he lacked the time to realiz...
- 10. Apr 2022, 21:02
- Forum: Hyperloop concepts
- Topic: Virgin Hyperloop shifts to cargo, abandons passenger transport
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7890
Re: Virgin Hyperloop shifts to cargo, abandons passenger transport
That was kinda foreseeable.
- 6. Feb 2022, 21:46
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: Two options for reviving TVE
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7252
"Spacetrain": French project Group interested in reviving the TVE
It turns out that a French project group is interested in reviving the former northern Germany Transrapid test facility. Instagram-Posts even show Spacetrain employees have already visited the test facility: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQEEDoArUi-/?utm_medium=copy_link https://space-train.fr/ is the...
- 5. May 2021, 22:34
- Forum: Shanghai Transrapid (EMS High Speed Maglev)
- Topic: 600km/h high speed switch
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4559
Re: 600km/h high speed gauge
“Gauge” ? 😂
“Switch” würde besser passen
“Switch” würde besser passen
- 28. Apr 2021, 13:17
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: Energy supply of the Transrapid vehicle
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6371
Energy supply of the Transrapid vehicle
This article deals with the energy supply concept of the Transrapid vehicle. A soon to follow second part will explain the energy supply concept of the guideway in more detail. Introduction As is well known, there are no overhead lines on the Transrapid. However, the energy requirements for all cons...
- 23. Apr 2021, 11:58
- Forum: PR CHINA
- Topic: TSB in Chengdu! New details & pictures presented for the first time
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4739
TSB in Chengdu! New details & pictures presented for the first time
During the Chengdu Rail Transit Expo, new TSB info was presented along with many other railroads. For the first time, pictures and videos of the line appear, also from the control center and the stations. Lower costs Maintenance costs, operating costs and construction costs are a good 30% lower with...
- 21. Apr 2021, 21:16
- Forum: SCANDINAVIA
- Topic: New article about maglev i Scandinavia
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4822
Re: New article about maglev i Scandinavia
Thank you for your engagement. Very interesting to see the work you’re doing “up there in Scandinavia”, and thanks for joining the IMB Forum.
- 21. Apr 2021, 18:34
- Forum: Websites, Web & Publications
- Topic: Comparison between Transrapid 08 and ICE 3
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5443
- 20. Apr 2021, 22:16
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: 1984: Urban Maglev Berlin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6442
Re: 1984: Urban Maglev Berlin
Was it really a maglev train? As far as I know, it used a long stator linear motor, but it hat guidance and carrying wheels / rolls, which doesn’t sound like a real magnetic levitating train…
- 19. Apr 2021, 11:23
- Forum: General maglev debate in China
- Topic: Update from China, April 2021
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4564
Update from China, April 2021
(German article: https://magnetbahn.org/news/aktuelle-entwicklungen-in-china-april-2021 ) Time never stands still in China - new information is constantly emerging, but it is too irrelevant for a dedicated article. Therefore, here is a summary of some important events from China during the last wee...
- 19. Apr 2021, 10:55
- Forum: General maglev debate in China
- Topic: New study regarding CRRC Maglev by Southwest Jiatong University
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4571
New study regarding CRRC Maglev by Southwest Jiatong University
Southwest Jiaotong University has published a new study which proves, among other things, that individual components of the maglev bogie (Schwebegestell) are durable for up to 58 years (!) despite continuous operation. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350594258_A_time-domain_stepwise_fatigue...
- 17. Apr 2021, 22:01
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: DB AG uses Transrapid to improve its image
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5464
Re: DB AG uses Transrapid to improve its image
The same video clip of the TR08 was used back in 2018 (I think) when USA created a video for North Korea which should encourage KimJonUn to open his nation.
- 15. Apr 2021, 21:57
- Forum: Conferences & Events
- Topic: Chengdu Rail Transit Exhibition, 22.04.2021 - 24.04.2021
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5098
Chengdu Rail Transit Exhibition, 22.04.2021 - 24.04.2021
Just now it was announced that the "Chengdu Rail Transit Exhibition" will be held in Chengdu from April 22, 2021 - April 24, 2021. This has the focus on railroads, but two well-known maglev vehicles are for the first time under one roof: I am talking about the TSB and CRRC. Source to the o...
- 14. Apr 2021, 23:18
- Forum: Websites, Web & Publications
- Topic: Call for papers MTST'21, St. Petersburg (online)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7536
Re: Call for papers MTST'21, St. Petersburg (online)
Thanks for sharing. The first time I heard about the Russian conferences was actually some weeks ago. I am very interested, especially because „ja magu tschutschut paruski rasgawariwad“…
- 13. Apr 2021, 14:12
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: Munich City Council is discussing about 14 different TSB routing variations
- Replies: 11
- Views: 31524
Munich City Council is discussing about 14 different TSB routing variations
Today, on 13.04.2021, the Munich City Council is discussing about 14 different TSB routing variations to connect Munich with the surrounding area. This information comes from a member of the Munich City Council, who tweeted about it. See here: https://twitter.com/gradl/status/1381930966374084608 The...
- 12. Apr 2021, 18:08
- Forum: Fundamental issues relating to mobility, transport and Maglev
- Topic: Maglev never will?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3048
Re: Maglev never will?
I am tired of self called experts who think that they can judge the Transrapid and other maglev systems, without even knowing the basics. It is shocking that those people are getting so much attention by media. This is a problem I encounter with every day, especially on social media platforms. :/
- 9. Apr 2021, 17:24
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: Hybrid guideway of Transrapid (Hybridträger)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5175
Hybrid guideway of Transrapid (Hybridträger)
A german version of this article is available here: https://magnetbahn.org/news/maglev-guideway-boegl-besser-und-guenstiger If you think of the Max Bögl company today, the Transport System Bögl (TSB) certainly comes to mind immediately. But the Max Bögl Group has already had experience with the deve...
- 7. Apr 2021, 00:33
- Forum: High Speed (SUMA 550)
- Topic: SUMA550 Vmax and kV
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4971
SUMA550 Vmax and kV
Hello, does anyone know unter how much Volt (kV) the SUMA550 is operating? And does anyone know the Vmax it already reached?
Thankful for any answers!
Thankful for any answers!
- 6. Apr 2021, 21:13
- Forum: RUSSIA: The St. Petersburg - Moscow Project
- Topic: Which system is considered for Russian maglev lines?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6412
Which system is considered for Russian maglev lines?
Does anyone know which system Russian organizations want to implement for their planned lines?
Do they want to use their own system, or are they interested in using Transrapid/EMS or even SCM like L0 Chun Shinkansen?
Thanks for answers.
Do they want to use their own system, or are they interested in using Transrapid/EMS or even SCM like L0 Chun Shinkansen?
Thanks for answers.
- 6. Apr 2021, 21:08
- Forum: Brazil: Cobra Urban Maglev Research
- Topic: Current status of Cobra Maglev
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8167
Current status of Cobra Maglev
Recently, I heard somewhere that the Cobra Maglev stopped operation. Is that true? If yes, does anyone know why?
- 6. Apr 2021, 21:06
- Forum: Websites, Web & Publications
- Topic: Follow us on Twitter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5239
Follow us on Twitter
You may consider following us (IMB) on Twitter! On Twitter, we will regularly post relevant links and information about maglev.
https://twitter.com/maglevboard?lang=de
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- 6. Apr 2021, 21:01
- Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
- Topic: 3rd Gen vehicle?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4344
3rd Gen vehicle?
Some moths ago, i heard that there is a new vehicle generation in operation on the Changsha track. Is that true? I only saw a concept render, but never the vehicle in operation. Thanks for answers.
- 6. Apr 2021, 20:54
- Forum: Shanghai Transrapid (EMS High Speed Maglev)
- Topic: SMT reaches 431 km/h again
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4556
SMT reaches 431 km/h again
In March 2020, SMT would only reach a top speed of 300 km/h due to general energy supply problems in Shanghai. But since February 2021, SMT luckily reaches 431 km/h on peak times again.
This information was published by the official SMT WeChat account.
This information was published by the official SMT WeChat account.
- 6. Apr 2021, 20:49
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: Current status of TSB Sengenthal
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5177
Current status of TSB Sengenthal
Currently, there is a two section vehicle in operation at the TSB Sengenthal line. There is also a maintenance vehicle, which looks very interesting. Due to copyright issues, we are not allowed to show a picture of it. But we can provide you the link where it was originally published: https://www.kr...
- 6. Apr 2021, 20:44
- Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
- Topic: Guideway and vehicle are Made In Germany
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6318
Guideway and vehicle are Made In Germany
Actually, the guideway used on the Chengdu test line was made in Germany and shipped to Chengdu via conventional rail. The TSB vehicle (2nd Generation) was made in Germany too, but it was shipped to China with an Antonov airplane. This is very different from the strategy practiced at SMT line, where...
- 6. Apr 2021, 20:33
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: Two options for reviving TVE
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7252
Two options for reviving TVE
The Transrapid test facility in Germany/Lathen (TVE) is currently very likely to be revived. There are two options: - Revival as European Hyperloop research center https://magnetbahn.org/news/hyperloop-in-lathen-immer-wahrscheinlicher - Revival as CRRC600 MagLev test center https://magnetbahn.org/ne...
- 6. Apr 2021, 20:27
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: Transrapid 08 Information
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5172
Transrapid 08 Information
This post delivers information about TR08. Built in: 1999 Operating years: 1999 - 2006 Manufacturer: ThyssenKrupp Transrapid Line: TVE Test Facility Lathen/Germany Reached Vmax: 420 km/h Design speed: 500 km/h Produced sections: 3 Wheight: 149,5 tons Seats: 190 Standing rooms: None Lenght end sectio...
- 6. Apr 2021, 20:22
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: Transrapid 09 Information
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4680
Transrapid 09 Information
This post delivers information about TR09. Built in: 2005-2007 Operating years: 2008 - 2011 Manufacturer: ThyssenKrupp Transrapid Line: TVE Test Facility Lathen/Germany Reached Vmax: 400 km/h Design speed: 505 km/h Produced sections: 3 Wheight: 169,6 tons Seats: 156 Standing rooms: 165 Lenght end se...
- 6. Apr 2021, 20:12
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: TSB tops 169 km/h
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5371
TSB tops 169 km/h
In February, the TSB (TransportSystemBögl) reached a top speed of 169 km/h. This speed is 19 km/h above the native design speed of the system. Theoretically, TSB is able to reach at least 175 km/h. This is because of a german law that requires train manufactures to design their system to reach at le...
- 4. Apr 2021, 22:29
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: Video of TSB at Sengenthal test track proofs its quiet operation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3271
Video of TSB at Sengenthal test track proofs its quiet operation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMfH3vFNYS0
- 4. Apr 2021, 22:27
- Forum: Shanghai Transrapid (EMS High Speed Maglev)
- Topic: New design variant of CRRC 600 revealed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4771
New design variant of CRRC 600 revealed
A new design variant of the CRRC 600 was released in China. It is visible that the door has moved to the middle of the section (instead of the end) and the blue stripes on the vehicle now have a different pattern than before. This version has not been manufactured yet, the 4-section CRRC 600 vehicle...
- 4. Apr 2021, 14:03
- Forum: GERMANY
- Topic: A chance for a "strandrapid" in Northern Germany?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2540
Re: A chance for a "strandrapid" in Northern Germany?
Excited to hear about future developments regarding this project. The last time this topic was publically mentioned was longer than a year ago.
- 3. Apr 2021, 18:35
- Forum: Shanghai Transrapid (EMS High Speed Maglev)
- Topic: 300 km/h Transrapid lookalike revealed in China
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4791
300 km/h Transrapid lookalike revealed in China
It was announced lately that a new vehicle has been operating on the Tongji university route since March 8, 2021. This is a vehicle from the manufacturer CRRC, which was presented at a Chinese conference in 2019/2020. The picture proofs that this vehicle is based on Transrapid technology, but the in...