DW-WORLD: ThyssenKrupp Mulls Sale of Transrapid Technology to China Germany's ThyssenKrupp is considering selling its Transrapid high-speed maglev technology to China after a planned track in Munich was unexpectedly scrapped due to spiraling costs, sparking heated debate in the country.
(28.03.2008) DW-WORLD: Germany Scraps Transrapid Rail Plans The German government has scrapped plans to build a prestigious high-speed rail link between the Bavarian capital of Munich and its airport because of a massive overrun in costs. (27.03.2008) DW-WORLD: Driverless Mini-trains Could Be the Next Big Thing Transrapid trail opens ...
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Germany Scraps Transrapid Rail Plans ... on Tracks Taking a train can mean long waits, crowded cars and multiple transfers. German researchers have developed a prototype for a driverless RailCab. The mini-trains could revolutionize how we travel, if they can get funding. (06.10.2007)
(Deutsche Welle)
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