Shanghaiist: Construction of Shanghai-Hangzhou maglev halted

CJ

Tue, 29 May 2007 19:11:36 +0800

If you ever stood under or near the Maglev when it is zipping by at 431 KPM, it sounds like a F1 race car. VERY LOUD. CJ

yes_no_maybe

Mon, 28 May 2007 23:51:22 +0800

Mr. Chen, spin it anyway you want. It's a victory for those who oppose it. The wheeled version can pretty much get the same job done at half the cost. Most likely, the officials who approved maglev in the 1st place are now facing bribery charges. No backer = no project.

nanheyangrouchuan

Mon, 28 May 2007 21:25:55 +0800

Beijing has been begging/harassing Germany for more "cooperation" regarding maglev technology because the Chinese engineers couldn't get satisfactory results from the scraps of technology and knowledge they stole from the first maglev project. The Germans have rightfully rebuffed all attempts at further "cooperation" because there is no benefit for them.

James Creegan

Mon, 28 May 2007 19:39:28 +0800

I've walked under the maglev line several times, it's right next to my office. It's quieter than any normal train or passing car. Radiation seems a bit of a boogie man too, is it nuclear powered?!