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How many Shanghai Maglev trains are there?
Shanghai maglev train
| Shanghai maglev train line | |
|---|---|
| Opened | December 31, 2002 (tour only) October 10, 2003 (normal operation) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 29.863 km (19 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
Where does the Shanghai maglev train go to?
Shanghai Maglev Train (Shanghai Maglev Demonstration Line) is the first commercial maglev line in the world. The line runs between Longyang Road Station on the Shanghai Subway Line 2, to Pudong International Airport, and the journey takes no more than 8 minutes to complete the distance of 30 km (19 miles).
How Fast Is Shanghai Maglev?
267 mph
Currently, China only has one maglev line in commercial use, connecting Shanghai’s Pudong Airport with the Longyang Road station in the city. The 30 km (19 mile) journey takes about seven and a half minutes, with the train hitting speeds of 430 kph (267 mph).
How much does it cost to ride Shanghai Maglev?
| Kind of Ticket | Details | Price of Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Single trip ticket | Valid for the Ordinary single trip ticket of the day | 50 yuan |
| Round trip ticket (Valid in 7 days) | Valid for the ordinary round trip ticket in 7 days | 80 yuan |
| VIP single trip ticket | Valid for the VIP single trip ticket of the day | 100 yuan |
What is the fastest train in the world 2021?
Japanese L0 Series Maglev
As of October 2021, the fastest train on Earth, based on its record speed, is the Japanese L0 Series Maglev with a record speed of 602 kilometers per hour.
How many people can a maglev train fit?
Maglev trains are even faster than Japan’s famous bullet trains, which currently travel at about 200 mph (320 kmh). They will eventually consist of 16 carriages, carrying up to 1,000 passengers at a time and cutting the current travel time by more than half, from 90 to 40 minutes.