Riding the Maglev
One exciting thing to experience when going to Shanghai is the chance to ride the Shanghai Transrapid - the first commercial high speed, magnetic levitation rail line in the world.
The train up close |
The line connects Pudong International Airport to downtown Shanghai (at Longyang Station, Line 2). With a top speed of 431 kph, it can whisk passengers the 31km distance to and from the airport in 7 minutes, although I only noticed that it only topped at 301 kph, accelerating in the first 3 minutes, and decelerating after that before reaching the station on the other end.
Inside the cabin |
Another shot of the exterior. This one's during the first time I rode it. |
Useful Info
Fare is 50 RMB for the economy class, 40RMB if the passenger has an airline ticket; VIP passes would cost 100RMB, but these are not needed, as the coaches are not usually full.
The service is open only until 9:40 pm, and trains leave every 15 minutes (20 minutes after 7pm).
Fare is 50 RMB for the economy class, 40RMB if the passenger has an airline ticket; VIP passes would cost 100RMB, but these are not needed, as the coaches are not usually full.
The service is open only until 9:40 pm, and trains leave every 15 minutes (20 minutes after 7pm).
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