The situation of researches and developments of high speed transport systems in Germany is presented.
In Germany, many efforts are devoted to the development of magnetically levitated-linear motor driven-high speed transport systems. Two methods are now considered for the magnetic levitation. One is the electro-magnetic method utilizing magnetic attractive force between electro-magnet and iron track. Another is the electro-dynamic method utilizing magnetic repulsive force between superconduting coil and conductive sheet track.
The system of practical train will be decided according to the test results of both methods at 75km test track.
This new high speed transport system will connect München and Humburg in near future.