Shanghai maglev train
Shanghai maglev train, High-speed railway line in Pudong, China
The Shanghai Maglev Train connects Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road Station through a 30-kilometer elevated track using magnetic levitation technology.
German engineers collaborated with Chinese authorities to develop this transportation system, which began commercial operations on January 1, 2004 after ¥10 billion investment.
The Shanghai Maglev Museum at Longyang Road Station presents technological exhibits explaining magnetic levitation principles and railway development to visitors from multiple countries.
Trains operate from 6:45 AM to 9:40 PM with intervals between 15 and 40 minutes, offering standard tickets at ¥50 and VIP tickets at ¥100.
The train achieves speeds of 300 kilometers per hour without physical contact with tracks, using electromagnetic forces to float above the guideway.
Location: Pudong
Inception: 2004
Official opening: 2004
Height: 4.2 m
Width: 3.7 m
Website: http://smtdc.com
GPS coordinates: 31.20400,121.55400
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:41
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