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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group

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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (27060)12/29/2002 7:50:38 AM
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Personally, I'm very partial to Mag-Lev trains, but again.. we're talking BIG $$$$$...

China has the $$$ :-)

Germany's Schroeder in China to ride, sell trains
Reuters, 12.29.02, 5:13 AM ET
forbes.com

"... Instead of rolling on wheels, the trains ride on a magnetic cushion that reduces friction and allows them to zip quietly along at speeds of up to 430 kph (270 mph).

The Shanghai line is the world's first commercial maglev project ..."
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