L0 Series maglev trainsets

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The L0 Series maglev trainsets are high-speed superconducting magnetic levitation trains developed by JR Central for Japan’s next-generation ultra-fast Shinkansen services.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf maglev trainset
rolling stock
brakingSystem aerodynamic brakes
eddy current braking
regenerative braking
branding L0 Series NERFINISHED
carBodyMaterial aluminium alloy
category Japanese high-speed trains
high-speed rail technology
country Japan
designSpeed 505 km/h
developer Central Japan Railway Company NERFINISHED
JR Central NERFINISHED
distinguishingFeature designed for cruising speeds above 500 km/h
no physical contact between train and guideway at speed
uses superconducting magnets on the train and coils in the guideway
doorConfiguration plug doors
energySource electricity from external grid
family Shinkansen rolling stock NERFINISHED
infrastructureOwner JR Central NERFINISHED
intendedService Chuo Shinkansen NERFINISHED
levitationType electrodynamic suspension
magnetType superconducting magnets
maximumGradientCapability about 4% (design)
noiseReductionFeatures aerodynamic nose design
enclosed guideway sections
operatorDuringTesting JR Central NERFINISHED
operatorIntendedMarket domestic Japanese high-speed rail market
plannedCommercialRoute Tokyo–Nagoya NERFINISHED
plannedExtensionRoute Tokyo–Osaka NERFINISHED
powerSupply external power via guideway coils
primaryUse high-speed intercity passenger service
propulsionSystem superconducting magnetic levitation
railwayOperator JR Central NERFINISHED
safetySystem automatic train control
serviceType limited-stop high-speed service
technologyLineage JR Central superconducting maglev technology NERFINISHED
testingLine Yamanashi Maglev Test Line NERFINISHED
testOperationsStart 2013
testSpeedRecord 603 km/h
testSpeedRecordDate 2015-04-21
testSpeedRecordHolderFor fastest rail vehicle in commercial-scale testing
tiltCapability no active tilting
trackGauge guideway
tractionType linear synchronous motor
trainLength 12-car formation (planned commercial configuration)
7-car formation (test configuration)

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