- Maglev is derived from magnetic levitation
- It is a transport method that uses magnetic levitation to move vehicles without touching the ground.
- With maglev, a vehicle travels along a guideway using magnets to create both lift and propulsion, thereby reducing friction by a great extent and allowing very high speeds.
- Why in news? Indian railway is planning to experiment with Maglev trains
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