Siemens and ThyssenKrupp, with Chinese partners
Shanghai Maglev
Transrapid SMT
Germany · 2004
2004 · Modern · Maglev
Shanghai Maglev
Transrapid · SMT · Maglev
In service · maglev
Specification
| Class | Transrapid SMT |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Transrapid, SMT, Maglev |
| Builder | Siemens and ThyssenKrupp, with Chinese partners |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Country built | Germany |
| Region | China |
| Operators | Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development |
| Era | Modern |
| Motive power | Maglev |
| Role | High-speed |
| UIC | maglev |
| Wheel arrangement | maglev |
| Gauge | Transrapid guideway, not a steel-rail gauge |
| Quantity built | 3 |
| Power | Electromagnetic suspension and a long-stator linear motor in the guideway |
| Tractive effort | Not a drawbar figure; the guideway pulls the train |
| Top speed | 501 km/h · 311 mph |
| Weight | Depends on the number of cars; a short airport set |
| Length | Multi-car sets, typically a short airport formation |
| Status | In service |