Techno - economic Analysis of Low and Medium - speed Maglev Transport

XIAO Fei

Journal of Railway Engineering Society ›› 2017, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (3) : 99-105.

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Journal of Railway Engineering Society ›› 2017, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (3) : 99-105.
Urban Rail Construction

Techno - economic Analysis of Low and Medium - speed Maglev Transport

  • XIAO Fei
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Abstract:Research purposes: The Changsha Maglev Express starting trial operations on May 6th 2016 is China’s first and also the world’ s third low and medium - speed maglev line that has been put into commercial operation. Its successful opening has not only attracted wide attention from the society as a whole,but also rendered low and medium -speed maglev transport a new hotspot for investment in urban rail transit. It requires serious consideration of all parties concerned to ensure scientific investment decisions. This paper conducts a comprehensive research on technical features and economic efficiency of low and medium - speed maglev transport through a comparative analysis between it and traditional wheel/rail transport. Furthermore,the paper analyzes the environment it applies to and predicts its prospect for development for the reference of decision - makers concerned. Research conclusions: From the analysis of technical features and economic efficiency of low and medium - speed maglev transport,the following can be concluded : ( 1 ) It offers comfortable travel experience and is environment - friendly. It is also characterized by strong line adaptability,high safety, and low maintenance. (2) Its shortcomings include small traffic volume, relatively unfavorable connectivity, low overload capacity, relatively high energy consumption,and relatively high construction cost per unit transport capacity. (3) In contrast to traditional wheel rail transport,it has very limited market space. (4) These results have guiding significance for relevant practitioners engaged in the low and medium - speed maglev transport industry,project investment decision - making,and technical and economic comparison.

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Key words : low and medium - speed / maglev / technology / economy / prospect

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