The Transrapid superspeed Maglev technology - System characteristics and market potential

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The Transrapid superspeed Maglev technology - System characteristics and market potential

Wackers, Manfred

The international introduction of the Transrapid as a new, particularly high quality transport system is based on a long-term sales strategy of the German systems industry. The very different boundary conditions in the respective markets and countries must be taken into account in the acquisition. The sales strategy is specifically oriented to the respective national conditions with respect to trarisport networks and markets and their firture development political structures and decision-making processes planning law and financing conditions. Due to the very different circumstances and political boundary conditions in various countries, a detailed and flexible adjustment of the individual steps is necessary. Together with the parent companies, Siemens and Thyssen-Krupp, TRI has its own branches or representatives in all countries, in order to advise customers individually. This article outlines the developments taking place within the international transportation sector which in past decades have been to the detriment of the rail sector. The relatively late introduction of modern rail systems is partly to blame for this situation. The article also shows that appropriate measures can bring about a renaissance in rail traffic as seen in Western Europe and Japan. Particularly in China and USA there is a great demand for ultra modern rail systems such as the Transrapid. This article also underlines that particularly in these countries where, contrary to western Europe, greater distances have to be covered between areas of dense population, super speed systems such as the Transrapid maglev are highly competitive due to their particular features. Current international Transrapid projects are also outlined in this article as well as the strategy adopted with respect to development of markets and projects. This strategy entails monitoring of future development of densely populated areas, transportation networks, political structures and above all, funding.