Alex Fitzgerald Josh Cayton What are bullet trains

Alex Fitzgerald Josh Cayton

What are bullet trains? High speed rails (HSR) Average speed 150 mph – 186 mph Fastest passenger train transportation

Where do bullet trains come from? Early German research Japan and the Shinkansen The introduction of bullet trains to the world

How do bullet trains work? The tracks of the train are extremely level. Welded rails to reduce vibration http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=9 o. Vx 0 sq 2 JX M skip to 1: 43

China is the leading county for the amount of high speed rails China In Operation Under construction 6, 158 14, 160

Electromagnets ( Maglev Trains ) The basic principle of magnetic levitation

Maglev (cont. ) Sending electricity though magnets The tracks are lined with electrified coils that allow the train to not have an engine.

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Acknowledgements We would like to thank: Dr. Tashakkori Dr. Burris Dr. Kurtz Dr. Palmer Dr. Bennett