JR–Maglev
Sign in to saveAlso known as SCMaglev, superconducting maglev, MLU, MLX01
300px|thumb|L0 Series maglev train at Yamanashi test track The SCMaglev (superconducting maglev, formerly called the MLU) is a magnetic levitation (maglev) railway system developed by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and the Railway Technical Research Institute.
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- Subclass of
- maglev
- Developer
- Railway Technical Research Institute
- Manufacturer
- Japan Railways Group
- Image
- JR-Maglev-MLX01-2.jpg
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- JR-Maglev
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Encyclopedic overview
17 sectionsContents
- Technology
- History
- Miyazaki test track
- Yamanashi maglev test line
- Commercial use
- Japan
- United States
- Australia
- Vehicles
- Records
- Manned records
- Unmanned records
- Relative passing speed records
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
300px|thumb|L0 Series maglev train at Yamanashi test track The SCMaglev (superconducting maglev, formerly called the MLU) is a magnetic levitation (maglev) railway system developed by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and the Railway Technical Research Institute.
The SCMaglev uses an electrodynamic suspension (EDS) system for levitation, guidance, and propulsion.
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