Germany scraps maglev train

March 27, 2008

The Transrapid magnetic levitation train is one of the world's fastest trains, and was developed by German engineers at Siemens and ThyssenKrupp. Industry sources said the costs had soared mainly due to the costs of the track. The only Transrapid magnetic levitation train being used commercially is in China - linking Shanghai city centre with its airport.Joanna Partridge reportsJoanna Partridge reports