Technology and System Layout of the Transrapid Maglev Project Munich

At the start of the project planning, the basic requirements for the project, like the future transport characteristics, the routing possibilities and the economical, ecological and safety features were summarized and analyzed. Connecting Munich Central Railway Station to Munich Airport, the Transrapid Maglev Project is expected to improve the traffic congestion between the busiest railway junction Southern Germany and one of the most important air traffic hubs Europe. Under the headline in 10 every 10 minutes, the operational parameters are defined detail. In order to fulfill the needs of operation and maintenance as well, the track layout is fixed and adapted into the existing infrastructure and landscape. The technical design for the maglev trains, the propulsion system, the energy supply and the operation control system as well as the layout of the stations and the maintenance facilities are developed based upon the project- specific operations and safety concept. Ensuring safe and reliable operation with an environmentally friendly layout, the decisive prerequisites for the certification and approval of the Transrapid Maglev Project Munich are thereby established.