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Published on: 12. March 2021

CRRC examines Lathen as Transrapid test track

China wants to further develop magnetic levitation technology for high-speed trains and is looking into cooperating with European partners and revitalizing the former Transrapid test track in Lathen in the Emsland region. According to information from China.Table, the state-owned railway group CRRC has already made an inquiry to the operating company of the former test track in Lathen. CRRC has developed two of its own prototypes based on German Transrapid technology but does not have its own test track for long-term testing. In China, maglev trains are considered a pillar of the government's climate plans.

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