| Now it is clear why China invested in the Maglev train in Shanghai. The latest news in Malaysia is that the city of Johore Bahru(next to Singapore) has signed up with Beijing Enterprise Holding to install a 12km maglev train system initially at a cost of approximately USD30 million for each km. The technology(permanent magnet levitation) developed by China's National Defence University is different from that used on the Shanghai line. Asked why this system was choosen, the promoter replied that price is a major issue, and they are confidnet that with several years of running such a system in China the manufacturer will be able to solve any technical problem that may arise. So, it seems that Maglev train system is here to stay. |
Pudong Airport Maglev in Depth