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Maglev?

Legh Richardson
Ok,

I can think of several reasons why the UK doesn't adopt (poor security at different levels) the linear motor concept rather than standard rail tracks, but... why hasn't more publicity been generated around the the possible use of a Maglev railway and its distinct advantages ?


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    Interesting question...here's one suggestion for an answer: someone will only spend time and effort promoting maglev in the UK if they think there's a potential business opportunity.  For that to happen they have to consider that there is a need, or at least a potential market, for a stand alone system that moves people broadly from point A to point B without interacting with existing infrastructure (e.g. unlike Crossrail which runs over existing lines either side of London). Which practically means having enough people that need moving to justify the investment in a point to point stand alone system, whilst at the same time there being enough space to allow for the installation of a stand alone system. And so quite probably anyone potentially interested has looked at the UK and thought "errrr...no".


    I'm not claiming this answer is based on any expert knowledge! (Other parts of the company I work for have been involved in maglev projects but I haven't.) I'll be interested to see any other thoughts.


    Good article here https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/may/29/maglev-magnetic-levitation-domestic-travel


    Cheers,


    Andy
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    Interesting question...here's one suggestion for an answer: someone will only spend time and effort promoting maglev in the UK if they think there's a potential business opportunity.  For that to happen they have to consider that there is a need, or at least a potential market, for a stand alone system that moves people broadly from point A to point B without interacting with existing infrastructure (e.g. unlike Crossrail which runs over existing lines either side of London). Which practically means having enough people that need moving to justify the investment in a point to point stand alone system, whilst at the same time there being enough space to allow for the installation of a stand alone system. And so quite probably anyone potentially interested has looked at the UK and thought "errrr...no".


    I'm not claiming this answer is based on any expert knowledge! (Other parts of the company I work for have been involved in maglev projects but I haven't.) I'll be interested to see any other thoughts.


    Good article here https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/may/29/maglev-magnetic-levitation-domestic-travel


    Cheers,


    Andy
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