maglev museum, Shanghai
Taken: June 21, 2013 by ed c. Location: street level of Maglev terminal station on Longyang Rd. Admission is Free
Shanghai Maglev Train, SMT, Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai, China, Asia
The Shanghai Maglev Train or Shanghai Transrapid is a magnetic levitation train, or maglev line that operates in Shanghai, China. It is the first commercially operated high-speed magnetic levitation line in the world and only the third Maglev line to be operated. The train line was designed to connect Shanghai Pudong International Airport and the outskirts of central Pudong where passengers could interchange to the Shanghai Metro to continue their trip to the city center. Construction of the line began in 1 March 2001, and public commercial service commenced on 1 January 2004. The top operational commercial speed of this train is 431 km/h (268 mph), making it the world's fastest train in regular commercial service since its opening in 2004, faster than TGV in France and also faster than the latest CRH conventional wheel train in China at 350 km/h (217 mph). During a non-commercial test run on 12 November 2003, a maglev train achieved a Chinese record speed of 501 km/h (311 mph). The top operational speed of 431 km/h (268 mph) is also faster than the top speed of any Formula One car and Motogp prototype. It cost $1.2 billion to build. The train set was built by a joint venture of Siemens and ThyssenKrupp in Kassel. The track (guideway) was built by local Chinese companies who, as a result of the swampy soil conditions of the Pudong area, had to deviate from the original track design of one supporting column every 50 meters to one column every 25 meters, to ensure that the guideway meets the stability and precision criteria. Additionally, they had to inject several concrete piles to depths of up to 70 meters into the ground, to support the column foundations. A local facility to manufacture the guideway elements was installed next to the track area prior to construction.
The electrification of the train was developed by Vahle, Inc. Two commercial maglev systems predated the Shanghai system: the Birmingham Maglev in the United Kingdom and the Berlin M-Bahn. Both were low-speed operations and closed before the opening of the Shanghai Maglev Train. The line is often considered part of the Shanghai Metro network, although there is a separate fare system. The line runs from Longyang Road station in Pudong to Pudong International Airport; The Pudong International Airport station provides a transfer to Line 2, but the Longyang Road station provides access to Line 2 and Line 7. At full speed, the journey takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to complete the distance of 30 km (18.6 mi), although some trains in the early morning and late afternoon take about 50 seconds longer. A train can reach 350 km/h (217 mph) in 2 minutes, with the maximum normal operation speed of 431 km/h (268 mph) reached thereafter. Hans-Dieter Bott, vice president of Siemens that won the contract to build the rail link, stated that Transrapid views the Shanghai line, where the ride will last just eight minutes, largely as a sales tool. This serves as a demonstration for China to show that this works and can be used for longer distances, such as Shanghai to Beijing. However, the decision was eventually made to implement the Beijing-Shanghai Express Railway with conventional high-speed technology, and to build maglev tracks for the shorter Shanghai-Hangzhou trip instead. The line is operated by Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Co., Ltd and runs from 6:45 AM to 9:30 PM, with services every 15 to 20 minutes. A one-way ticket costs ¥50 (US$7.27), or ¥40 ($5.81) for those passengers holding a receipt or proof of an airline ticket purchase. A round-trip return ticket costs ¥80 ($11.63) and VIP tickets cost double the standard fare. Following the opening, overall maglev train ridership levels were at 20% of capacity. The levels were attributed to limited operating hours, the short length of the line, high ticket prices and that it virtually goes nowhere, terminating at Longyang Road in Pudong another 20 min by subway from the city centre. The Shanghai Transrapid project took ¥10 billion (US$1.33bn) and two and a half years to complete. The line is 30.5 km (18.95 mi) track and has a further separate track leading to a maintenance facility. In January 2006, the Shanghai-Hangzhou Maglev Train extension project was proposed by the Shanghai Urban Planning Administrative Bureau.
Shanghai MAGLEV TRAIN REVIEW - The FASTEST Train in the WORLD at 431km/h (268mph) | Shanghai, China
In April of 2019, I spent ten incredible days exploring the cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou in China. It was my second trip to China in four years – I had first traveled to the country in 2015 with my dad. During that trip, I explored Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi’an. I couldn’t wait to explore more of Shanghai and check out Suzhou and Hangzhou for the very first time!
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After arriving in China following nearly 24 hours of travel from Miami, I still needed to get into the city of Shanghai. The fastest way to do that is to take the Shanghai Maglev, which is the fastest train in the world and travels at speeds up to 268 miles per hour! It operates by magnetic levitation and is the first and only commercially operated Maglev train in the world. It’s something you must experience when you visit Shanghai!
This train only takes 8 minutes to get from the airport to Shanghai. It’s been running for almost 20 years. I saw a similar Maglev train in development during my trip to Japan in January of 2019. I was so excited to ride it!
The train would take me to a station in the center of Shanghai, where you can catch the metro line or buses. The ticket costs 50 Yen for regular economy and 100 Yen for VIP. There’s a new train every 15-20 minutes, so you never have to wait long for one.
I took VIP and was alone in the car. There’s a monitor on the ceiling that shows you how fast you’re going. I kept watching the numbers go up as we picked up speed and soon the buildings and scenery outside were zipping by! This Maglev train is so much quieter than the bullet train I rode in Japan. All I could hear was a gentle hiss!
Once I made it to the station, I’d have to get an Uber or use the metro or bus, but that was okay because this experience was worth it! It’s super luxurious and there are no servers because the ride is so short.
I could actually feel the car swaying as the train turned. I had never felt anything like it in my life. You definitely need to stay seated while the Maglev train is moving. Otherwise, you could hurt yourself!
We maxed out at about 401 km/hour, or about 249 miles per hour. I wasn’t sure why we never reached the peak speed, but it was fine. Something really great about the Maglev is that it’s super easy to find. After you go through Immigration, you see Maglev signs everywhere that point you in the right direction, so just follow them and you’ll find a ticket counter, where you pay, and then you go down to the platform!
And just like that, my first Maglev ride was at an end! I couldn’t wait for Japan to get this train, which would cut the travel time from Tokyo to Osaka to just 67 minutes.
From there, I wanted to catch an Uber to my apartment in People’s Square, which is one of the main squares in Shanghai. I’m familiar with the area and it only cost me $30 per night. But unfortunately, there is no Uber, so I had to catch a taxi instead.
I had to meet up with a fan from Sweden at a local camera mall to buy a new lens because my lens and camera broke the previous day. The traffic was really bad and I only had an hour and a half to get to the store. We finally got there after an hour. Luckily I knew they had the lens I needed because my friend Nea from Stockholm told me it was there!
I got my lens at the camera mall! The lens made such a huge difference! From there, Nea and I took a taxi and she told me the street food in Shanghai is gone due to sanitary concerns. But there are still hole-in-the-wall eateries.
I arrived in People’s Square and had to search to find my Airbnb. I finally found it and headed up to the top level to get to my tiny studio apartment. It had a super low ceiling and was hard to get to with the luggage! But it was everything I needed: a place to leave my stuff and a place to sleep at night, so it was perfect for me!
What an adventure! I hope you enjoyed coming along on my first Maglev train ride and my journey through Shanghai! If you did, please give it a thumbs up and leave me a comment. Also, please subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any of my upcoming travel/food content!
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Shanghai MAGLEV TRAIN REVIEW - The FASTEST Train in the WORLD at 431km/h (268mph) | Shanghai, China
China Vacation 2018 Part 4 Xian Shanghai Maglev
This is the final video from our amazing China vacation. We visit the Terracotta Warrior museum in Xi'an, then take a train to Shanghai. We even rode the Maglev train. This was a trip of a lifetime. The chinese people are some of the friendliest, most welcoming people I have ever met and they live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
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Awesome Maglev Train - Shanghai Pudong Airport - Longyang Road Station, China
I love this Train!
In this video I started in Longyang Road Metro Station, near the International Exposition Center, and terminate at Shanghai International Airport.
This is just a quick video of one of my favorite trains in the entire world. I still love the out dated, slow, noisy trains in Thailand and Malaysia that have tons of character, but this technological wonder is in entirely different class. Riding in it almost makes you feel as though it could just lift off the ground and Fly to your destination... and in a sense you are.
This train runs between the Longyang Road Metro Station, Huamu, Pudong and the Shanghai, Pudong International airport. At the LongYang station you can easily walk to the Shanghai, China, International Exposition Center, or walk accross a small walking alley to the SMT (Shanghai's very modern Metro - Subway system).
At various times of the day the train's run speeds are regulated at different velocities. This trip was of the slower 300kph runs. At other times of the day it travels at 430kph. The Maximum/Record speed for this train is 501 kph.
At any of these speeds it definately cuts down the travel time to and from the airport and is worth the price just to say you travelled on it.
Shanghai MagLev Train to Pudong Airport
This is a trip on the Shanghai MagLev High Speed Train from Shanghai out to Pudong Airport. Watch through for my commentary on the rail and the city.
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Jinjiang Inn (Shanghai Maglev Station)
Location.
Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Maglev Station is located in Shanghai's Lujiazui neighborhood, close to Century Park, Shanghai New International Expo Centre, and Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. Nearby points of interest also include Shanghai Children's Medical Center and Yuanshen Stadium.
Hotel Features.
The hotel serves Buffet breakfasts each morning in the breakfast area (surcharges apply). Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Maglev Station features multilingual staff, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an elevator (lift). Complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guest parking is complimentary. The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
Guestrooms.
120 air-conditioned guestrooms at Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Maglev Station feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer city views. Bathrooms feature showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Wired high-speed Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones. Cable television is provided. Also included are windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request hair dryers and wake-up calls.
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All Aboard the Shanghai Maglev Train!
The world's fastest train uses magnetic levitation to achieve speeds of 430 km/h (270 mph). Experience the speed in this Discovery News video.
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Arrival of MagLev Train at Longyang Rd terminal
MagLev Train Shanghai
MahLev train in Shanghai China. The train floats above the tracks and runs at 300Km/h. Its capable of running faster but its limited.
Shanghai Transrapid Maglev January 2014
The Shanghai Transrapid Maglev train is the fastest train in the world, reaching an incredible 430 kilometers an hour in regular service. The maglev line opened in 2004 and has been hurtling passengers safely to and from the Pudong International Airport and several metro lines near downtown Shanghai. Unfortunately for the maglev, the Metro line two now serves the airport as well taking many passengers.
There are 2 trains used during regular service with a third spare train. The trains used to change tracks in a pinched loop system, but currently the two trains simply run as a shuttle service never changing tracks all day. Service is every 15 minutes for most of the day. Sadly, just 12 trains a day in each direction run at full speed while the rest run at 'only' 300 km/h. Trains run at 430 km/h from 9am to 10:45am and from 3pm to 3:45pm.
I had a great time riding the maglev trains and walking the length of the track over several days taking video. A few days were incredibly foggy which made for interesting, but limited photo opportunities.
The switches aren't used today in regular operation, except in the morning and night to put the trains away in the depot. I posted a video shot in 2006 showing the switches being operated.
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Shanghai city has the best infrastructure in the world. Take anything, the chinese have created the best of it all - the bridges, metro, parks, railways, bullet trains, pubs, public transits, buses..Everything is massive, brand new, carefully planned, beautifully designed and well maintained. I am very fortunate to be able to experience it firsthand.
The people were super nice to me. Many came forward to help me when I needed an english translator, or directions, or more information about a place. Many people were very fond of foreigners. Great hospitality!!! I had a fabulous experience and highly recommend visiting Shanghai. The food from different parts of the world is found here and is also very yummy. I really enjoyed eating the Indian and Chinese food during my visit.
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Shanghai China Part 1 Century Park | Subway | Science Museum | Bullet train | Suzhou | Hongqiao
Shanghai city has the best infrastructure in the world. Take anything, the chinese have created the best of it all - the bridges, metro, parks, railways, bullet trains, pubs, public transits, buses..Everything is massive, brand new, carefully planned, beautifully designed and well maintained. I am very fortunate to be able to experience it firsthand.
The people were super nice to me. Many came forward to help me when I needed an english translator, or directions, or more information about a place. Many people were very fond of foreigners. Great hospitality!!! I had a fabulous experience and highly recommend visiting Shanghai. The food from different parts of the world is found here and is also very yummy. I really enjoyed eating the Indian and Chinese food during my visit.
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Maglev Train - Shanghai
The Magelv Train run from Pudong District to Shanghai International Airport.
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