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| Swissmetro is an innovative magnetic transportation concept of high speed trains running inside partially evacuated underground tubes with speeds between 300 and 500 kilometres per hour. Some experts see Swissmetro as a promising alternative to both air and ground high-speed transportation. |
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| Technology field: Non-conventional trains (Maglev etc.) |
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| References / Links: Ernst et al. 2000; www.swissmetro.com |
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 date created: 2002-10-09 |
| © UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
