| I do believe that the reduced speed of the Maglev after 5:30 could be a "cost issue", and certainly not a "saftey issue", but it could very well be a "noise issue" as well. I do quite a bit of biking in Pudong and one af my many destinations are various point along the Maglev route. I can tell you this, the Maglev is VERY LOUD (not F-1 loud, but still... VERY LOUD) when you are watching it race by as you are standing under or next to it. Heck, it is even loud where some farmers live near the tracks. I have checked this out. I guess it would be kind of hard if you are a farmer in Pudong and trying to get some sleep until the Maglev's last run at 9:00. Most farmers go to bed early. After 5:30 the Maglev is a bit less loud, somewhat like Chicago's El (think Blues Brothers movie). Also of interesting note, when the Maglev is approaching you can hear the electrical coils ramp up to propel the Maglev with a very distinct zzzzzzzzzzzing sound. Very cool indeed! CJ |
Pudong Airport Maglev in Depth