TheTigerMaster
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The centre rail in LIM trains pulls the train forward using magnets. This allows cars to be built without motors, which means smaller, lighter and faster cars and smaller tunnel sizes (theoretically reducing construction costs).
It's surprising that the LIM technology never really took off. Systems today are still generally being built with traditional subway cars or underground trams. I suppose LIM came along so late that the larger cities already had established metro networks, and interoperability with their existing network and maintenances facilities was more important than lower construction costs or faster vehicles.
It's surprising that the LIM technology never really took off. Systems today are still generally being built with traditional subway cars or underground trams. I suppose LIM came along so late that the larger cities already had established metro networks, and interoperability with their existing network and maintenances facilities was more important than lower construction costs or faster vehicles.