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They are not necessarily superior. Mag-Lev trains "sway" above the track and therefore they have no friction with anything other than air. Their energy consumption is less efficient and because of the massive concrete or steel track slabs junctions and other track elements are much less efficient and more expensive the traditional rail guided trains.

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How can maglev trains help your country?

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What are maglev trains?

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