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How does a Very Fast Train work?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

To start off there are many different kinds of trains around the world which have different speeds and work differently. Nearly all high speed trains work with electric power these days as it is the only easy and environmentally friendly source of energy. But some also work magnetically for example the Maglev which clocked 581kmh on its test run. The electric energy can be collected from overhead wires by pantographs or even just from the tracks. That collected energy is then turned in to movement energy by motors which then use that energy to make the train move by turning the wheels. Some of the collected energy is also used to power lights, air conditioners, toilets and computers in the drivers cabin which calculate speed and other notes.

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