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[[Image:MagLev Train.jpg|thumb|A Maglev passenger train in [[New Mombasa]].]]
[[Image:Train Interior.jpg|thumb|Train commuters watch [[ONI]] propaganda.]]
'''MagLev Trains''' are a form of transportation on [[Human]] colony worlds. The near silent trains are capable of high speeds and were very common sights throughout the 26th century.


They are found in and around major population centers where such transportation is practical. MagLev Trains consist of high speed trains traveling along electrified, magnetized tracks that are elevated and run throughout cities and colonies. They make frequent stops at numerous predesignated "Stations," or Terminals.


Some MagLev Trains, however, are equipped to haul freight, not people, and thus some MagLev train systems are built in low population areas, allowing for quick transportation to and from various destinations.


==Known MagLev Train systems==
Such a system existed in [[New Mombasa]], [[Earth]], with a MagLev system under the jurisdiction of the [[Mombasa Transit Authority]] providing transportation throughout the area. This system was one of the first targets of the [[Covenant]] forces when they [[Battle of Earth|attacked Earth]] in [[2552]]<ref>[[Halo 2]], level [[Terminal (Level)|Terminal]]</ref>.
[[File:MagLev_Train.jpg|thumb|A passenger train in [[New Mombasa]].]]  
[[File:Train_Interior.jpg|thumb|Commuters aboard a passenger carriage discuss [[ONI]] propaganda.]]
'''Maglev trains''' ('''magnetically levitated trains''') are a form of rail transportation on [[Human]] colony worlds. Vehicles are capable of high speeds and were very common sights throughout the 26th century.


Another MagLev System existed around the [[Chicago|Chicago Greater Industrial Zone]], this system used the same elevated tracks once occupied by older, less advanced trains of Chicago's old elevated railway<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]], page 45</ref>.
They are found in and around major population centers where such transportation is practical. Maglev trains consist of high speed trains traveling along electrified, magnetized tracks that are elevated and run throughout cities and colonies. The trains call at numerous stations throughout the network, allowing the loading and unloading of goods and allowing passengers to board and alight from the train.


Outer Colony world [[Tribute]] in the [[Epsilon Eridani System]] had a MagLev Train system around the entire planet and centered around main population center [[Casbah]]. This system formed a core part of the colony's transportation grid. During [[Operation: TREBUCHET]], [[UNSC Marine]]s had to place [[ARGUS]] bomb-sniffing devices around the MagLev terminals around the planet to insure that [[Insurrectionist]]s did not try to sabotage the MagLev train grid<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]], page 12</ref>.
Some trains, however, are equipped to haul freight, not people, and thus some maglev networks are built in low population areas, allowing for quick transportation to and from various destinations.


Outer Colony world [[Harvest]] in the [[Epsilon Indi System]] also has a MagLev Train system around the entire planet, centered on its major population center of [[Utgard]]. However, unlike most other train systems, Harvest's MagLev Trains were used to transport freight, not people. Harvest had seven main MagLev train lines, which led to the seven [[Space Elevators]] on the planet that connected to the [[Tiara]]. The trains carried crops and equipment from the outlying areas to the elevators, where they could be loaded into [[freighters]] and sent to other colony worlds<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]], page 76</ref>.
==Known maglev rail networks==
Such a system existed in [[New Mombasa]], [[Earth]], with a maglev system under the jurisdiction of the [[Mombasa Transit Authority]] providing transportation throughout the area. This system was one of the first targets of the [[Covenant]] forces when they [[Battle of Earth|attacked Earth]] in [[2552]]<ref>[[Halo 2]], level [[Terminal (Level)|Terminal]]</ref>.
 
Another maglev system existed around the [[Chicago|Chicago Greater Industrial Zone]], this system used the same elevated tracks once occupied by older, less advanced trains of Chicago's old elevated railway<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]], page 45</ref>.
 
Outer Colony world [[Tribute]] in the [[Epsilon Eridani System]] had a maglev rail system around the entire planet and centered around main population center [[Casbah]]. This system formed a core part of the colony's transportation grid. During [[Operation: TREBUCHET]], [[UNSC Marine]]s had to place [[ARGUS]] bomb-sniffing devices around the stations around the planet to insure that [[Insurrectionist]]s did not try to sabotage the network<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]], page 12</ref>.
 
Outer Colony world [[Harvest]] in the [[Epsilon Indi System]] also has a maglev system around the entire planet, centered on its major population center of [[Utgard]]. However, unlike most other rail networks, Harvest's trains were used exclusively to transport freight, not passengers. Harvest had seven main train lines, which led to the seven [[Space Elevators]] on the planet that connected to the [[Tiara]]. The trains carried crops and equipment from the outlying areas to the elevators, where they could be loaded into [[freighters]] and sent to other colony worlds.<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]], page 76</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*MagLev trains in Terminal are instant death vehicles if a player is caught on its track, regardless of shield strength, or being in a vehicle.
*Maglev trains in Terminal are instant death vehicles if a player is caught on its track, regardless of shield strength, or being in a vehicle.
*A UNSC ATV, the [[Sperry FCMMagLEV]], used a MagLev drivetrain, which was vulnerable on the battlefield.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=12233</ref>
*A UNSC ATV, the [[Sperry FCMMagLEV]], used a maglev locomotive as its drivetrain, which was vulnerable on the battlefield.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=12233</ref>
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File:MagLev Train.jpg
A passenger train in New Mombasa.
Human civilian commuters aboard a Maglev train discussing a variety of topics in the short story Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa.
Commuters aboard a passenger carriage discuss ONI propaganda.

Maglev trains (magnetically levitated trains) are a form of rail transportation on Human colony worlds. Vehicles are capable of high speeds and were very common sights throughout the 26th century.

They are found in and around major population centers where such transportation is practical. Maglev trains consist of high speed trains traveling along electrified, magnetized tracks that are elevated and run throughout cities and colonies. The trains call at numerous stations throughout the network, allowing the loading and unloading of goods and allowing passengers to board and alight from the train.

Some trains, however, are equipped to haul freight, not people, and thus some maglev networks are built in low population areas, allowing for quick transportation to and from various destinations.

Known maglev rail networks

Such a system existed in New Mombasa, Earth, with a maglev system under the jurisdiction of the Mombasa Transit Authority providing transportation throughout the area. This system was one of the first targets of the Covenant forces when they attacked Earth in 2552[1].

Another maglev system existed around the Chicago Greater Industrial Zone, this system used the same elevated tracks once occupied by older, less advanced trains of Chicago's old elevated railway[2].

Outer Colony world Tribute in the Epsilon Eridani System had a maglev rail system around the entire planet and centered around main population center Casbah. This system formed a core part of the colony's transportation grid. During Operation: TREBUCHET, UNSC Marines had to place ARGUS bomb-sniffing devices around the stations around the planet to insure that Insurrectionists did not try to sabotage the network[3].

Outer Colony world Harvest in the Epsilon Indi System also has a maglev system around the entire planet, centered on its major population center of Utgard. However, unlike most other rail networks, Harvest's trains were used exclusively to transport freight, not passengers. Harvest had seven main train lines, which led to the seven Space Elevators on the planet that connected to the Tiara. The trains carried crops and equipment from the outlying areas to the elevators, where they could be loaded into freighters and sent to other colony worlds.[4]

Trivia

  • Maglev trains in Terminal are instant death vehicles if a player is caught on its track, regardless of shield strength, or being in a vehicle.
  • A UNSC ATV, the Sperry FCMMagLEV, used a maglev locomotive as its drivetrain, which was vulnerable on the battlefield.[5]


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References

  1. ^ Halo 2, level Terminal
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 45
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 12
  4. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 76
  5. ^ http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=12233
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