Simply love your camera work. Always in the right spot and what I actually want to look at when train is operation. We are heavily discussing these types of Maglev in germany, but as always with no outcome. I hope to drive one next time I am in Beijing. Keep up the great work
Love the sound of the LIM's! I'm so curious how the mechanical interface is designed, between the maglev "bogies" and the car bodies. They have to be very flexible (since the clearance is so small), yet fairly rigid to support the mass of the car body. They also have to have a *lot* of travel range!
Iain Hendry I’m very curious what changes (if any) have been made to the new maglev trains debuting soon in Changsha capable of traveling 160kph on the same track. Just stronger LIM motors or more changes?
@@Luke_Starkenburg That's a good question! Did Changsha open with different trains, that run less than 160 km/h, and now they are getting new trains and going to operate at 160? What is the speed that the Beijing one runs at? It looks like maybe about 70-80 or so.
Iain Hendry all correct. Yes, the Beijing maglev is quite slow in my opinion. And the Changsha maglev was a bit faster, at 80-90kph. Now they are introducing new trains to run at 160kph.
1:30 seems like it's running along guide rails just under the electromagnets or it might be just the third rail, unlike the Transrapid which completely floats without physical contact to the guideway.
The Transrapid train does contact the electric bus bar which is on the side of the beam, just like this urban maglev. Unless it’s powered by massive batteries, all maglev trains will pick up power from a “third rail”.
I can't help but feel that it almost looks like Singapore from some angles, especially in the newer suburbs. The concrete pylons and the apartments gave me the feeling.
Lots of great capture! I am amazed by multi-angle filming locations as it is your style. About what time did you film this footage? I found the onboard announcement, "Welcome to take Beijing Metro", a little bit odd. Speaking of the noise you mentioned on your video, the first one is about the clicking noise when the train is moving, and the other one is about the onboard TV screens. The second one is pretty widespread across Chinese metro systems, even including Hong Kong. However, Hong Kong MTR have quiet car in some fleet of trains. Look forward to watching more vlogs from you!
Thank you James! I don't know why I didn't see this comment until just now. I hope the Chinese keep building maglev lines and keep improving on this technology. It would be great if they can improve the speed of this line to 160km/h, since they are testing new trains capable of this on the Changsha maglev.
Does anybody know what the benefits of this system are? The noise is the same but all rails have to be built on top of concrete supports. The switches are GIGANTIC! But I have to admit it looks pretty cool. Even tho I always ask myself how these trains manage to take curves, haha!
Check out videos of the Linimo maglev in Nagoya Japan. This was the first low speed maglev and is the best in my opinion. Much quieter and faster than this!
This is a medium to low speed maglev, but yes, I agree it doesn't hit the 100km/h that it was designed to and I'm not sure why. China in developing a new maglev train that can to 160km/h in Changsha. I hope to see this and film it when they do this in commercial operation.
@@esthervolkening3568 www.railjournal.com/rolling-stock/new-chinese-interurban-maglev-train-reaches-160km-h/ "A new Version 2.0 maglev train achieved its design speed of 160km/h on the 18.5km Changsha Maglev Express Line in China during tests on April 28." "CRRC is now leading a project to develop a Version 3.0 train with a maximum speed of 200km/h, which will be suitable for the operation of inter-city services."
OMG 0:20 min (20 seconds) you see the subway map of Beijing/ Peking. When I was visiting the town in 1999, it has only two subway lines. Amazing the growing!
If you had to pick between a traditional Monorajl or a Maglev Monorail like this here in Beijing which do you prefer? I think this is a beautiful system. Can’t wait to see how much more they will expand it.
I would definitely choose urban maglev. My favorite maglev is the LINIMO maglev in Nagoya, Japan. China is working to improve the speed of urban maglevs, promising 160mph! I really think maglev has many improvements over conventional rail and even monorails!
This is my video from Nagoya, Japan. I really loved how silent the Linimo maglev was! The downside to this system is the large track. They built a bridge and put the track on top of the bridge. The Incheon, Beijing, and Changsha maglevs all have smaller, slimmed down track. ua-cam.com/video/XhN26UMsjzc/v-deo.html
Correct me if I’m wrong but it appears Linimo has some kind of wireless electric pick up system like the Transrapid in Shanghai and the new version of the SCMaglev Shinkansen in Japan. The Chinese seem to use a third rail show. Maybe that’s why Linimo is a tad bit quieter. What do you think?
As wonderful it is to see the s1 in full operations, like the Korean bee line I wish it was quicker operating 100 to 140kph as its not much different to European underground/metro lines in speed/noise yet costs. So much more initially it hard to justify the cost
ram64man I know how you feel. News from China say they are developing a higher speed maglev in the 160kph range. According to the reports being circulated, it seems as if they are very close to building a line with this higher speed.
I wonder if the maglev track is speed rated because they are testing the 2nd generation 160 km/h train ( ua-cam.com/video/bz6AS76RAcA/v-deo.html ) on the only commercial maglev line in Changsha ( currently being used by 1st generation trains with a 100 km/h top speed ).
I hope so! I am very disappointed on the sluggish speed of the Beijing maglev! I hope they can increase the speed, because I don't think this maglev even goes at 100km/h. I think the top speed is around 60-70km/h. I also wish the maglev would be automated since there is absolutely no reason to have a driver or even a cab. Maybe it is cheaper to pay a driver than to develop automated technology for it.
@@Luke_Starkenburg - the main challenge is power consumption ( speed and capacity will have a huge impact ). CRRC is beginning to roll out more automated trains. The oldest one is only ~3 years old ( South Island Line in Hong Kong). They are minimizing risks especially for the maglev program.
I have footage to make 30+ videos for youtube. I keep taking great footage, but have trouble spending an adequate time to editing these. (I personally would love to pay someone to make stellar videos using my footage using better editing skills than I do.)
May I suggest safekeeping all that v a l u a b l e footage of yours in the meantime. It's as though your footage must mature like good vintage wine itself must before your editing juices flow; meanwhile, however, it'd be awful were your footage to go astray from becoming lost. Your editing must be half of your artistry there, honestly...blessèd be your impatience at editing! 🍺 Anyhow, I fancied your conceptualising your finished output whenever filming, e.g., that unit switching direction along the arrière gare to that terminus.
When all the people who used to live there (whose homes and fields were destroyed to build all this) are allowed to come back, it won't be a ghost town anymore.
Simply love your camera work. Always in the right spot and what I actually want to look at when train is operation. We are heavily discussing these types of Maglev in germany, but as always with no outcome. I hope to drive one next time I am in Beijing. Keep up the great work
Drive a maglev? Can I come with?
Thanks for the compliments!
@@Luke_Starkenburg If I make all the way to Beijing already thats the least I can request:D
Love the sound of the LIM's!
I'm so curious how the mechanical interface is designed, between the maglev "bogies" and the car bodies. They have to be very flexible (since the clearance is so small), yet fairly rigid to support the mass of the car body. They also have to have a *lot* of travel range!
Iain Hendry I’m very curious what changes (if any) have been made to the new maglev trains debuting soon in Changsha capable of traveling 160kph on the same track. Just stronger LIM motors or more changes?
@@Luke_Starkenburg That's a good question! Did Changsha open with different trains, that run less than 160 km/h, and now they are getting new trains and going to operate at 160?
What is the speed that the Beijing one runs at? It looks like maybe about 70-80 or so.
Iain Hendry all correct. Yes, the Beijing maglev is quite slow in my opinion. And the Changsha maglev was a bit faster, at 80-90kph. Now they are introducing new trains to run at 160kph.
1:30 seems like it's running along guide rails just under the electromagnets or it might be just the third rail, unlike the Transrapid which completely floats without physical contact to the guideway.
The Transrapid train does contact the electric bus bar which is on the side of the beam, just like this urban maglev. Unless it’s powered by massive batteries, all maglev trains will pick up power from a “third rail”.
I can't help but feel that it almost looks like Singapore from some angles, especially in the newer suburbs. The concrete pylons and the apartments gave me the feeling.
Well Singaporean consultants DID play a role in some Chinese city projects.
Lots of great capture! I am amazed by multi-angle filming locations as it is your style. About what time did you film this footage? I found the onboard announcement, "Welcome to take Beijing Metro", a little bit odd. Speaking of the noise you mentioned on your video, the first one is about the clicking noise when the train is moving, and the other one is about the onboard TV screens. The second one is pretty widespread across Chinese metro systems, even including Hong Kong. However, Hong Kong MTR have quiet car in some fleet of trains. Look forward to watching more vlogs from you!
Thank you James! I don't know why I didn't see this comment until just now. I hope the Chinese keep building maglev lines and keep improving on this technology. It would be great if they can improve the speed of this line to 160km/h, since they are testing new trains capable of this on the Changsha maglev.
Hi Luke, can you make a video about the new Daxin Airport Line? Thanks a lot!
If I make it back to Beijing someday.
Beautiful! How many years were spent to complete the construction of the Maglev line?
can you tell when the carrages are magnet borne when the electricity is energized?
Does anybody know what the benefits of this system are? The noise is the same but all rails have to be built on top of concrete supports. The switches are GIGANTIC! But I have to admit it looks pretty cool. Even tho I always ask myself how these trains manage to take curves, haha!
Check out videos of the Linimo maglev in Nagoya Japan. This was the first low speed maglev and is the best in my opinion. Much quieter and faster than this!
Thanks for this very well done video! I'm a bit confused because of the relatively slow speed. I read the train would operate at 100km/h.
This is a medium to low speed maglev, but yes, I agree it doesn't hit the 100km/h that it was designed to and I'm not sure why. China in developing a new maglev train that can to 160km/h in Changsha. I hope to see this and film it when they do this in commercial operation.
@@Luke_Starkenburg ohh that's interesting! Do you know the name of the new train so I can look up more information about it?
@@esthervolkening3568 www.railjournal.com/rolling-stock/new-chinese-interurban-maglev-train-reaches-160km-h/
"A new Version 2.0 maglev train achieved its design speed of 160km/h on the 18.5km Changsha Maglev Express Line in China during tests on April 28."
"CRRC is now leading a project to develop a Version 3.0 train with a maximum speed of 200km/h, which will be suitable for the operation of inter-city services."
www.seetao.com/details/24826/en.html
@@Luke_StarkenburgThanks a lot!!
Nice
Russian Language: Большое спасибо! Всегда интересно знать современное состояние линий для поездов на магнитном подвесе!
Nice video, but I'm wondering why is so noisy?
OMG 0:20 min (20 seconds) you see the subway map of Beijing/ Peking. When I was visiting the town in 1999, it has only two subway lines. Amazing the growing!
Yes, I remember my first time to Beijing and there was only 3 lines, I believe! Its amazing to see the growth!
If you had to pick between a traditional Monorajl or a Maglev Monorail like this here in Beijing which do you prefer? I think this is a beautiful system. Can’t wait to see how much more they will expand it.
I would definitely choose urban maglev. My favorite maglev is the LINIMO maglev in Nagoya, Japan. China is working to improve the speed of urban maglevs, promising 160mph! I really think maglev has many improvements over conventional rail and even monorails!
This is my video from Nagoya, Japan. I really loved how silent the Linimo maglev was! The downside to this system is the large track. They built a bridge and put the track on top of the bridge. The Incheon, Beijing, and Changsha maglevs all have smaller, slimmed down track.
ua-cam.com/video/XhN26UMsjzc/v-deo.html
An university in China is running a suspended "monorail" maglev pods on campus.
Correct me if I’m wrong but it appears Linimo has some kind of wireless electric pick up system like the Transrapid in Shanghai and the new version of the SCMaglev Shinkansen in Japan. The Chinese seem to use a third rail show. Maybe that’s why Linimo is a tad bit quieter. What do you think?
@@Luke_Starkenburg - Linimo set capacity is only 244! Macau's APM is 476. 1000 for Beijing's.
I really wish it was faster, right now it’s slower than the old metro link , regardless of ride quality
Me too! In Changsha, China, they are developing and testing a maglev that goes 160km/h. This would be a game changer!
hi Luke, any plans to visit other proposed meglev lines in other parts of china such as Chengdu line
YLTFN of course! I plan on riding every maglev line that opens! I think there are 3-4 being built in China currently.
As wonderful it is to see the s1 in full operations, like the Korean bee line I wish it was quicker operating 100 to 140kph as its not much different to European underground/metro lines in speed/noise yet costs. So much more initially it hard to justify the cost
ram64man I know how you feel. News from China say they are developing a higher speed maglev in the 160kph range. According to the reports being circulated, it seems as if they are very close to building a line with this higher speed.
It was German tech
I wonder if the maglev track is speed rated because they are testing the 2nd generation 160 km/h train ( ua-cam.com/video/bz6AS76RAcA/v-deo.html ) on the only commercial maglev line in Changsha ( currently being used by 1st generation trains with a 100 km/h top speed ).
I hope so! I am very disappointed on the sluggish speed of the Beijing maglev! I hope they can increase the speed, because I don't think this maglev even goes at 100km/h. I think the top speed is around 60-70km/h. I also wish the maglev would be automated since there is absolutely no reason to have a driver or even a cab. Maybe it is cheaper to pay a driver than to develop automated technology for it.
@@Luke_Starkenburg - the main challenge is power consumption ( speed and capacity will have a huge impact ). CRRC is beginning to roll out more automated trains. The oldest one is only ~3 years old ( South Island Line in Hong Kong). They are minimizing risks especially for the maglev program.
¡Superrrrrr!
I reckon your editing wouldn't be so demanding were your filming not so praiseworthily clever 🍺 That verbalised Chinglish cracks me up 🥂
I have footage to make 30+ videos for youtube. I keep taking great footage, but have trouble spending an adequate time to editing these. (I personally would love to pay someone to make stellar videos using my footage using better editing skills than I do.)
May I suggest safekeeping all that v a l u a b l e footage of yours in the meantime. It's as though your footage must mature like good vintage wine itself must before your editing juices flow; meanwhile, however, it'd be awful were your footage to go astray from becoming lost. Your editing must be half of your artistry there, honestly...blessèd be your impatience at editing! 🍺 Anyhow, I fancied your conceptualising your finished output whenever filming, e.g., that unit switching direction along the arrière gare to that terminus.
It seems that this is a Ghost town!
MEGACOLOBOK it’s still being built!
When all the people who used to live there (whose homes and fields were destroyed to build all this) are allowed to come back, it won't be a ghost town anymore.
@@Virre737 nonsense,jealous westerners