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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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    I can see two problems:
    1. It's over-complicated, when compared with a couple of steel rails bolted to wood or concrete sleepers.  Unless the advantage of a new system is considerable, it may make no economic sense.

    • It's completely incompatible with the rest of the rail network.  At the moment, a diesel-hauled train can go pretty much anywhere on the network.

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    I can see two problems:
    1. It's over-complicated, when compared with a couple of steel rails bolted to wood or concrete sleepers.  Unless the advantage of a new system is considerable, it may make no economic sense.

    • It's completely incompatible with the rest of the rail network.  At the moment, a diesel-hauled train can go pretty much anywhere on the network.

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