Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Transrapid's curve radius?
The curve radii of modern high-speed systems result in dependence on the speed and the maximum possible superelevation of the guideway to compensate for the centrifugal forces occurring. The Transrapid's guideway can have a maximum superelevation of 12 degree (up to 16 degree in special cases) which allows smaller radii at higher speeds than in the case of conventional wheel-on-rail systems.
- Minimal radius: 350 m
- 200 km/h: 705 m
- 400 km/h: 2,825 m
- 500 km/h: 4,415 m
