IronLev's MagLev Train Successfully Tested on Existing Track in Italy

The test marks a significant step towards modernizing rail transport with magnetic levitation technology, offering a quieter, more efficient alternative.

• IronLev successfully conducted the first-ever test of a magnetic levitation (MagLev) train on an existing railway track in Italy, showcasing the technology's potential for public transportation and goods transport.
• The test, which took place on the Adria-Mestre route, demonstrated the train's ability to operate without wheels, reducing noise, vibration, and energy consumption.
• IronLev's MagLev train, which floated on a cushion of air created by magnets, reached a self-limited speed of 70 km/h without any modifications to the 2-km-long test track.
• The company plans to develop a motorized trolley for a complete magnetic levitation train, aiming for a weight of up to 20 tons and a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
• IronLev's technology, which uses simple ferromagnetic materials, can be applied to existing railway lines without the need for new infrastructure, making it a cost-effective solution for modernizing rail transport.

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