Maglev trains possible in SG?

• iveco

  12 Sep 05, 03:15

  Originally posted by Love Story:
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_levitation_train
  
  Pros and Cons of different technologies
  
  Each implementation of the magnetic levitation principle for train-type travel involves advantages and disadvantages. Time will tell as to which principle, and whose implementation, wins out commercially.
  Technology Pros Cons
  EMS (Electromagnetic) continuously suspended when power is provided; proven, commercially available technology narrow gap between track and vehicle; not inherently fail-safe
  Superconducting EDS (Electrodynamic) systems large gap between track and vehicle currently (2005) reliant upon low-temperature superconductors that must be refrigerated with liquid helium; vehicle must be wheeled for travel at low speeds
  [b]'Inductrack' system failsafe; good suspension distance; no power required to be provided to the magnets new technology still under development (2005)
  
  the last tech should be of interest. if it is feasible i Singapore, transport costs may go down[/b]

  What do you guys think? Should LTA consider such a proposal at all?
• stellazio

  12 Sep 05, 03:17

  Originally posted by iveco:

  What do you guys think? Should LTA consider such a proposal at all?

  Ya and our tax can increase again..
• alexkusu

  12 Sep 05, 03:19

  Possible, but not economically feasible.
• SBS9889U

  12 Sep 05, 16:37

  It will be possible and great but i dont think the taxes will increase, the fares will cost you BOMBS!!!
• SBS9828X

  12 Sep 05, 17:46

  MAGlev is high-speed... and wer to wer do u want it to go? Undergrd? If speeds like current MRT, ud nd decades to overcome the cost
• medicheng

  13 Sep 05, 16:37

  I think there is no such needs for high speed trains now right? hmmmm maybe in the future can try on the north shore line.
• sErviCe17rOx

  18 Sep 05, 03:26

  hey think about it..if we do have maglev trains in the future..what are he possibilities there will be more than four stations? north, south, east, west?? maglev trains are supposed to be for fast long distance travel..in singapore, by the time the train reaches top speed it would have to slow down again..haha..
• medicheng

  19 Sep 05, 13:33

  yeah thats was i was thinking about. thats why i proposed the north shore line, if there is not much stations around.
• SBS9889U

  19 Sep 05, 17:30

  Maybe the SIN-MALAYSIA KTM?
• 105090

  19 Sep 05, 19:07

  NO NO NO NO NO NO