What is the name for high-speed trains that use magnets to levitate above the ground?

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“Maglev” refers to the magnetic levitation that allows these high-speed trains to hover above the tracks. Without the friction of the ground, they’re able to travel at much higher speeds.

Correct answer: 🪄 Maglev trains

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