Berlin is restoring a monorail on a magnetic cushion. In 1989-1991, the city had a short route of this transport, connecting Gleisdreieck with Potsdamer Platz, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Monorail on Magnetic Cushion

The new initiative promises quietness, eco-friendliness, and cost-effectiveness.

Construction is scheduled for 2026 with a budget of 85 million euros, while a new metro line costs significantly more – 200-300 million euros per kilometer.

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