Statements (782)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
|
| gptkbp:advances |
continuous
continuously evolving continuing to evolve continuous advancements in maglev technology |
| gptkbp:advantage_over |
gptkb:high-speed_rail
|
| gptkbp:advocacy |
support from local governments
maglev proponents support its development supporting high-speed rail |
| gptkbp:application |
urban transit
urban transit systems |
| gptkbp:architecture |
modular
requires careful planning |
| gptkbp:benefits |
economic growth
energy efficiency high initial cost high speed safety features high-speed travel urban mobility low maintenance high efficiency limited infrastructure low noise low noise levels reduced travel time high initial investment reduced friction conventional trains high cost less noise pollution high speed travel reduced maintenance high acceleration and deceleration economic growth in regions served high construction cost faster travel and reduced congestion high infrastructure costs |
| gptkbp:budget |
billions of dollars
billions of euros |
| gptkbp:capacity |
high
high throughput up to 600 passengers high capacity |
| gptkbp:challenges |
gptkb:significant
funding political opposition regulatory approvals high initial investment high costs sustainability and funding track design complex construction political and economic competition from other technologies funding and approval cost and infrastructure funding and public acceptance political and financial hurdles public acceptance and funding. |
| gptkbp:city_connected |
gptkb:Shanghai
|
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:international_partners
|
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:Hungarian_government
gptkb:European_Union gptkb:Russian_Railways gptkb:Indian_government gptkb:international_partners international local governments engineering firms universities and research institutions Austrian companies transportation agencies various engineering firms with local governments with universities with other countries with various countries important for success |
| gptkbp:collaboration_with_countries |
Germany and China
|
| gptkbp:collaboration_with_governments |
gptkb:various_countries
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
yes
for research for research purposes |
| gptkbp:commercial_development |
limited in USA
|
| gptkbp:commercial_operation |
limited
not yet implemented in Russia |
| gptkbp:commercial_service |
not implemented
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
active
important for acceptance important for project success |
| gptkbp:community_feedback |
mixed responses
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
local development
needs assessment local opposition |
| gptkbp:compared_to_air_travel |
faster for short distances
|
| gptkbp:comparison_to_conventional_trains |
faster and smoother
|
| gptkbp:comparison_with_air_travel |
more convenient for short distances
|
| gptkbp:comparison_with_bullet_trains |
favorable in speed
|
| gptkbp:comparison_with_buses |
faster travel
faster and more efficient |
| gptkbp:comparison_with_cars |
less congestion
|
| gptkbp:comparison_with_conventional_trains |
faster and quieter
|
| gptkbp:comparison_with_high_speed_rail |
different technology
|
| gptkbp:comparison_with_subway_systems |
different operational environments
|
| gptkbp:competes_with |
gptkb:high-speed_rail
conventional trains conventional rail systems |
| gptkbp:competing_technology |
conventional rail
|
| gptkbp:competitors |
other maglev systems
|
| gptkbp:components |
guideway, vehicles, and control systems
guideway, vehicles, and stations levitation and propulsion systems |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
not yet built in Hungary
|
| gptkbp:construction_cost |
high
high initial investment |
| gptkbp:construction_material |
aluminum
|
| gptkbp:construction_started |
gptkb:2001
proposed several years proposed in Canada |
| gptkbp:control_system |
gptkb:advanced_technology
advanced computerized control computerized |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Japan
|
| gptkbp:country_of_origin |
gptkb:Germany
|
| gptkbp:criticism |
high construction costs
technological challenges limited routes |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of modern transportation
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of modernity
|
| gptkbp:current_status |
proposed
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:demonstration_projects |
conducted in Germany
|
| gptkbp:deployment |
gptkb:2004
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Transrapid_09
aerodynamic sleek and modern engineers and architects aerodynamic shape |
| gptkbp:design_feature |
aerodynamic shape
|
| gptkbp:design_features |
aerodynamic
aerodynamic shape |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Transrapid_International
|
| gptkbp:designed_for |
gptkb:high-speed_rail
high-speed travel urban transport |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Transrapid_International
gptkb:Deutsche_Bahn collaboration with universities |
| gptkbp:development |
gptkb:Transrapid_International
gptkb:1969 gptkb:Deutsche_Bahn gptkb:Germany gptkb:Siemens_AG gptkb:Transrapid_09 1990s ongoing |
| gptkbp:development_cost |
1.2 billion USD
high billions of euros |
| gptkbp:development_country |
gptkb:Germany
|
| gptkbp:development_halted |
gptkb:2006
|
| gptkbp:economic_development |
positive
potential influence promotes transit-oriented development can influence city planning |
| gptkbp:economic_feasibility |
studies conducted
under study |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
job creation
potentially positive potential for job creation boost to local economy job creation potential potential job creation job creation in construction potential growth potential for tourism could boost local economies potential to boost local economies |
| gptkbp:economic_viability |
questionable
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
to promote technology awareness
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
up to 10%
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
low emissions
low noise lower carbon footprint lower emissions lower noise pollution reduced noise pollution low noise pollution reduced land use lower emissions than conventional trains reduced land use compared to highways |
| gptkbp:expansion_plans |
possible to other regions
to other cities in China |
| gptkbp:fare_system |
dynamic pricing
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1979
gptkb:1984 gptkb:Germany 1960s |
| gptkbp:first_operational_line |
gptkb:1991
gptkb:Shanghai_Maglev |
| gptkbp:first_test_track |
Emsland test facility
|
| gptkbp:fuel_economy |
high
high efficiency uses less energy than conventional trains |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:significant
public-private partnerships limited availability private investment various sources sought European Union grants government investment government and private investment sought for projects from government and private sectors government support needed necessary for implementation EU grants and loans high infrastructure costs limited in Sweden necessary for development necessary for expansion necessary for large projects necessary for projects requires significant public funding significant investment needed |
| gptkbp:future_goals |
high-speed travel
integrated transport networks integrated transport solutions to become a mainstream transport option. |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
expansion projects
uncertain expansion proposals expansion in Europe integration with other transport systems expansion in Brazil expansion in North America expansion in Russia expansion in other cities expansion in various countries explored in feasibility studies proposed in various US cities |
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
freight transport
job creation subject to economic conditions uncertain promising reduction of traffic congestion tourism boost enhanced connectivity potential expansion international interest improvement of air quality urban transport solutions focused on efficiency promising but uncertain focused on cost reduction potential expansion in Europe promising in urban areas uncertain in Australia uncertain in Denmark uncertain in India uncertain in the UK |
| gptkbp:future_technological_advancements |
expected
expected improvements in speed and efficiency |
| gptkbp:global_market_interest |
growing
|
| gptkbp:global_presence |
limited to specific regions
|
| gptkbp:growth_rate |
expected growth in demand for fast transport
|
| gptkbp:has_limitations |
limited commercial viability
|
| gptkbp:has_line_in |
gptkb:South_Korea
|
| gptkbp:has_prototype_in |
gptkb:Shanghai_Maglev
|
| gptkbp:has_public_transport |
yes
difficult part of public transport system urban mobility solution alternative to cars alternative to road transport alternative option alternative to cars and planes alternative to road travel could enhance in India could enhance overall efficiency possible with other modes potential for integration with existing systems potential for seamless connections potential integration potential integration into public transport |
| gptkbp:has_test_track_in |
Emsland
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first commercial maglev train
first maglev system developed pioneering maglev technology pioneering technology in rail transport represents advanced transportation technology. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Transrapid
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:economic_development
gptkb:tourism gptkb:urban_development gptkb:urban_planning job creation regional connectivity regional development |
| gptkbp:impact_on_commute |
could reduce travel time significantly
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_travel_behavior |
encourages public transport use
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:urban_development
economic growth |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:urban_planning
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_global_transport |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Japanese_Shinkansen
political decisions |
| gptkbp:infrastructure |
extensive
specialized tracks dedicated tracks special tracks requires significant investment requires specialized tracks |
| gptkbp:innovation |
gptkb:public_transportation
levitation technology continuous improvements in transportation in transportation technology |
| gptkbp:integrates_with |
existing transport systems
existing transport networks |
| gptkbp:integration |
urban transport systems
with existing transport systems |
| gptkbp:integration_with_airports |
possible for airport connections
|
| gptkbp:integration_with_public_transport |
yes
potential for seamless travel |
| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:Transrapid_06
gptkb:Transrapid_09 multiple patents Transrapid 08 Transrapid 10 |
| gptkbp:investment |
gptkb:Partnerships
substantial high initial costs critical for success sought for expansion needed for expansion |
| gptkbp:investment_strategy |
expected in India
|
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
limited
to other countries linear motor from Germany to Brazil from Germany to China possible to India possible to other countries potential for local manufacturing |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
reducing travel time
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
environmental impact
|
| gptkbp:is_beneficial_for |
commuters
|
| gptkbp:is_compared_to |
gptkb:high-speed_rail
gptkb:Hyperloop_technology air travel subway systems bullet trains conventional trains high-speed rail systems faster than conventional trains conventional rail systems |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
tourism development
|
| gptkbp:is_considered_by |
various countries for implementation
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_for |
urban transit
|
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:academic_research
transportation conferences |
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
sustainability
transportation experts economic feasibility |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
technological advancements
|
| gptkbp:is_integrated_with |
smart city initiatives
challenging |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
high speed and efficiency
|
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
economic growth
urban planning initiatives |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
urban development projects
future mobility solutions high-speed rail systems global transportation trends transportation innovation future transportation solutions |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
transportation agencies
transportation advocates |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_through |
public awareness campaigns
|
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
safety regulations
|
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:German_government
government initiatives research funding private investors some Australian politicians |
| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
gptkb:South_Korea
ongoing safety and reliability successful various locations worldwide various technologies conducted in Germany |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:transportation
|
| gptkbp:is_utilized_in |
public transport systems
|
| gptkbp:key_advantage |
high efficiency
reduced travel time no friction |
| gptkbp:key_advantages |
high speed and efficiency
|
| gptkbp:key_disadvantages |
high infrastructure costs
|
| gptkbp:key_feature |
no contact with tracks
|
| gptkbp:key_player |
government, private sector
|
| gptkbp:land_ownership |
difficult in urban areas
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for future projects
influence on transport technology |
| gptkbp:legal_principle |
magnetic levitation
electromagnetic propulsion |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 30 km
up to 100 km approximately 30 meters varies by project 30 km in trials |
| gptkbp:length_of_shanghai_line |
30 km
|
| gptkbp:line |
gptkb:Shanghai_Maglev
Emsland test track |
| gptkbp:local_government |
gptkb:Chinese_government
varies by region conditional limited varies by country Brazilian government varied by region required for implementation limited in Denmark limited in Japan limited in Norway limited in Sweden |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Netherlands
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:Brazil gptkb:Canada gptkb:Denmark gptkb:Germany gptkb:Hungary gptkb:Norway gptkb:Portugal gptkb:Russia gptkb:Slovakia gptkb:Sweden gptkb:Switzerland |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
low
high regular specialized equipment lower costs requires specialized facilities specialized requires specialized skills lower than conventional trains higher than conventional trains specialized maintenance needed specialized maintenance teams |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Transrapid_International
gptkb:Siemens_AG gptkb:Thyssen_Krupp |
| gptkbp:market |
gptkb:Asia
urban transit systems |
| gptkbp:marketed_as |
gptkb:Shanghai_Maglev
limited not established not widely adopted not yet established limited globally limited to specific routes none in USA not established in Australia not established in Austria not yet established in Canada opened in Shanghai |
| gptkbp:max_speed |
500 km/h
431 km/h 581 km/h |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
no contact with tracks
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Transrapid_International
gptkb:Deutsche_Bahn gptkb:Dutch_Railways |
| gptkbp:operates |
magnetic levitation technology
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Austria
gptkb:China gptkb:Finland gptkb:France gptkb:Germany gptkb:Italy gptkb:Spain gptkb:Czech_Republic |
| gptkbp:operating_countries |
gptkb:Germany
|
| gptkbp:operational_challenges |
high costs
funding and expansion funding and public support requires specialized infrastructure |
| gptkbp:operational_cost |
high
lower than conventional trains higher than conventional trains |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
operational
discontinued not commercially operated in Germany not in commercial operation in Austria not in operation in Japan not operational in Slovakia not operational in Sweden not operational in USA |
| gptkbp:operational_use |
high
high speed and low energy consumption |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Germany
|
| gptkbp:participating_nations |
gptkb:various_countries
high varied growing high-speed rail projects exists from various countries from several countries in maglev technology growing in Asia and Europe growing interest in Asia growing interest in maglev systems. increased interest in maglev technology increasing interest in maglev technology worldwide various countries exploring technology China, Germany, Japan high-speed rail systems. |
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:private_sector
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
with local governments
with private sector with technology firms with private companies for development |
| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
high
400 passengers up to 600 passengers quiet operation high capacity 1000 passengers per hour approximately 600 passengers smooth ride 400 passengers per train up to 600 passengers per train high capacity trains available |
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
gptkb:revolution
high-speed travel significant reduction significantly reduces travel time could reduce congestion revolutionary for long distances |
| gptkbp:patents_filed |
numerous
|
| gptkbp:pilot_projects |
under consideration
conducted in various countries conducted in several cities considered in Australia considered in Denmark considered in Hungary considered in various locations |
| gptkbp:planned_in |
gptkb:Greece
|
| gptkbp:potential_drawbacks |
high costs
|
| gptkbp:potential_for_expansion |
high.
high in India |
| gptkbp:potential_impact_on |
regional development
|
| gptkbp:potential_routes_in_france |
Paris to Lyon
|
| gptkbp:power_source |
gptkb:electricity
overhead line |
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:Transrapid_system
|
| gptkbp:price |
high construction cost
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
Transrapid International Gmb H
|
| gptkbp:production_status |
inactive
suspended proposed ongoing research prototyped proposed in Portugal under consideration in Sweden |
| gptkbp:project |
2025
potential upgrades research and testing Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo promising delayed potential for new routes long-term project under consideration explored potential expansion research ongoing subject to delays being explored depends on funding requires investment potential for further advancements potential for further innovations Belo Horizonte to São Paulo Curitiba to São Paulo Moscow to Kazan route São Paulo to Campinas depends on political will may include AI and automation potential advancements potential advancements in maglev potential advancements in maglev technology potential for hyperloop potential for superconductors |
| gptkbp:project_status_in_greece |
proposed but not realized
|
| gptkbp:projected_route |
Milan to Turin
Oslo to Bergen |
| gptkbp:projected_routes |
Toronto to Montreal
various proposals in Austria |
| gptkbp:proposed_by |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:India gptkb:UK gptkb:USA |
| gptkbp:prototype_location |
gptkb:Germany
Emsland test facility |
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
growing
increasing needs improvement low in USA needs to be increased |
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high
varied over time growing in India |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
positive
mixed mixed opinions mixed in Australia mixed in Canada mixed in India |
| gptkbp:purpose |
high-speed travel
|
| gptkbp:recognition |
yes
|
| gptkbp:record |
501 km/h
581 km/h world's fastest train |
| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
gptkb:complex
present safety regulations varies by country compliance with safety standards needed required for operation complex process facing in the UK needed in India |
| gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability
|
| gptkbp:research |
gptkb:public_transportation
ongoing sustainability urban mobility ongoing development |
| gptkbp:research_and_development |
ongoing
ongoing efforts ongoing in various countries |
| gptkbp:research_areas |
improving cost-effectiveness
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
improving efficiency
|
| gptkbp:research_institutes |
gptkb:German_Aerospace_Center
various universities collaborate on projects involved collaborating with universities collaborate on technology |
| gptkbp:revenue |
subsidies
fare structure |
| gptkbp:route |
gptkb:complex
30 km Madrid to Barcelona Lisbon to Porto urban transit London to Birmingham varies by project Mumbai to Ahmedabad Athens to Thessaloniki Prague to Brno various cities in Italy Brussels to Antwerp Brussels to Liège Brussels to Ghent Budapest to other cities Emsland route Hamburg to Berlin Sydney to Melbourne planned routes in Hungary urban and intercity connections |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
gptkb:Control
automatic train control fire resistance automated control systems advanced braking systems earthquake resistance automatic control system fail-safe systems automatic control systems no contact with tracks |
| gptkbp:safety_measures |
high
stringent requirements apply |
| gptkbp:safety_record |
high
good excellent generally safe high safety standards considered safe considered safe with low accident rates |
| gptkbp:sales |
potential for expansion
potential for international sales emerging interest potential for export to other countries competing with other technologies |
| gptkbp:service_frequency |
every 15 minutes
|
| gptkbp:similar_technology |
gptkb:CRH380_A
|
| gptkbp:speed |
gptkb:significant
500 km/h 300 km/h over 500 km/h up to 500 km/h up to 450 km/h |
| gptkbp:stakeholders |
governments and investors
|
| gptkbp:stations |
modern architecture
|
| gptkbp:status |
proposed
not operational in Switzerland proposed in Norway |
| gptkbp:suspension |
electromagnetic
magnetic suspension |
| gptkbp:sustainability |
gptkb:true
high energy efficiency eco-friendly eco-friendly transport high potential promotes sustainable transport promotes green transport uses less land than highways |
| gptkbp:sustainability_efforts |
align with green transport initiatives
aligns with green transport initiatives aligns with modern sustainability goals |
| gptkbp:system |
gptkb:high-speed_rail
|
| gptkbp:technology |
magnetic levitation
electromagnetic propulsion electromagnetic suspension |
| gptkbp:technology_challenges |
high
|
| gptkbp:test_track_location |
Emsland
|
| gptkbp:test_tracks_location |
Emsland test facility
|
| gptkbp:ticket_price |
variable
premium pricing 50 RMB competitive with other modes of transport |
| gptkbp:tourism |
attracts visitors to stations
could boost tourism in regions served |
| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
increased tourism
potential increase potential to boost tourism |
| gptkbp:track |
gptkb:Shanghai_Maglev
elevated track elevated and ground level Emsland test facility dedicated guideway elevated and ground-level elevated or ground level |
| gptkbp:trains |
faster than conventional trains
|
| gptkbp:trams_features |
different operational requirements
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
integrated with existing systems
considered a viable option |
| gptkbp:travel_time |
7 minutes
significant reduction |
| gptkbp:trends |
focus on eco-friendly solutions
towards high-speed rail |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:public_transportation
gptkb:transportation gptkb:high-speed_rail |
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:Shanghai_Maglev
transportation systems |
| gptkbp:user_experience |
smooth ride
smooth and quiet ride |
| gptkbp:uses |
magnetic levitation
electromagnetic propulsion |
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
magnetic levitation
slow in India |
| gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of |
in various international exhibitions
|
| gptkbp:year_of_feasibility_study |
gptkb:2008
|
| gptkbp:year_of_first_test |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:year_of_proposal |
gptkb:2000
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Carsten_Nicolai
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|