Whether traveling at 300kmh on the Shinkansen, or just 130kmh on conventional lines, nobody wants to be on board longer than that
Then, and ONLY then, does intercontinental travel by maglev start to look viable. Europe to Asia, Asia to America, etc...
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...because even in this very specific future, air travel is obviously better for many trips (over the Atlantic, for example)
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The opening of the Chuo Shinkansen in 2027 should shed some light on maglev's ability to compete on price. Will be interesting to see...
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...if it pays off, and longer maglev routes get built in Eurasia--say, approaching the 6 hour threshhold--it'll be time to test comfort
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And if a high level of comfort is possible without breaking the bank, then it's time to look to the Bering Straits.
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