Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation) is a system of rail transport whose rolling stock is levitated by electromagnets rather than rolled on wheels, eliminating rolling resistance. [1][2][3]

Dec 17, 2025 · A maglev is a floating vehicle for land transportation that is supported by either electromagnetic attraction or repulsion. Maglevs use magnetic forces—like poles repel each other, …

Transportation systems employing some form of magnetic levitation are known as maglevs and consist of vehicles moving along dedicated guideways.

Jun 14, 2016 · In Maglev, superconducting magnets suspend a train car above a U-shaped concrete guideway. Like ordinary magnets, these magnets repel one another when matching poles face each …

Sep 15, 2025 · At its core, maglev relies on an elegant principle: magnetism. By harnessing powerful electromagnets, trains can be lifted and propelled without ever touching the track.

In the 21st century there are a few countries using powerful electromagnets to develop high-speed trains, called maglev trains. These trains float over guideways using the basic principles of magnets …

Mar 4, 2024 · The MagLev HyperDrive™ is a magnetically levitated electric propulsion system for aircraft, applicable to multiple sizes, configurations, payload types, and use cases. We don’t make …

Dec 5, 2015 · Maglev trains are high-speed trains that use principles of electromagnetism as well as electromagnetic propulsion to run.

Aug 8, 2025 · Maglev technology, short for magnetic levitation, is a groundbreaking innovation in transportation that allows high-speed train systems to glide smoothly along the tracks at incredible …

Oct 21, 2024 · Maglev is one of the high-speed trains that doesn’t have wheels and instead uses electromagnetic forces to move the train above the tracks. Maglev trains use special …