Each maglev system has its own advantages that can be applied for different uses, e.g., in high-speed passenger and freight transport (containers) or as a local urban commuter system.
The German Transrapid Maglev and the Japanese Maglev MLX are two of the leading maglev systems in high-speed ground transport. The Transrapid in Shanghai has been in successful commercial use since 2003 and the Chinese Dolphin Maglev, based on the Transrapid system, likewise targets the high-speed segment.
The Japanese Linimo Maglev and the Korean Rotem Maglev are both used for rapid but lower-speed urban transit, that is our vision for LAX Maglet Proposal. Commercial speed: 140 km/h.