Operation Shanghai maglev train

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shanghai maglev train


the line operated shanghai maglev transportation development co., ltd , runs 06:45 21:30, services every 15 20 minutes. one-way ticket costs ¥50 (us$8), or ¥40 ($6.40) passengers holding receipt or proof of airline ticket purchase. round-trip return ticket costs ¥80 ($12.80) , vip tickets cost double standard fare.


following opening, overall maglev train ridership levels @ 20% of capacity. levels attributed limited operating hours, short length of line, high ticket prices , terminates @ longyang road in pudong – 20 min subway city centre.




two additional one-way scheduled trains starts off @ 10:15 pm , 10:40 pm pudong airport longyang road 8 minutes since october 2016. travel time sped considerably, 30 km (19 mi) journey takes 45 minutes road.



interiors of train



















stations


a full trip on train longyang road station pudong international airport station , back



operating costs

a 2007 statement transrapid usa said 4 million passengers in 2006 system able cover operating costs. ratio of costs given as: 64%-energy, 19%-maintenance & 17%-operations/support services; no amount given. high proportion of energy costs attributed short trip time , high operating speed.


however, according chinese media s report, due huge costs of operating , lack of passenger flow, shanghai maglev transportation company lose 500 million 700 million rmb every year.





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