Health measures against magnetic field exposure| SCMAGLEV

ABOUT SCMAGLEV

This section provides information about this cutting-edge technology unique to Japan.
VOICE

Hear the voice of SCMaglev passengers and learn what they think of SCMaglev.
- VOICE
YAMANASHI MAGLEV LINE*
*This line will become part of the Chuo Shinkansen.

This section features 3D presentation of the entire 26.6 miles stretch of the Yamanashi Maglev Line and its highlights, while also describing the Yamanashi Maglev Line from various angles such as the history of its technological development, evolution of vehicle and track record of past operations.
- Route
- About
CONSTRUCTION STATUS
of the Chuo Shinkansen project

This section provides details about the Chuo Shinkansen project, such as the status of construction progress, construction method, station locations and route, as well as other related information including construction-related initiatives for reducing environmental impact and collaboration with communities along the Maglev route.
FAQ

This section provides answers to most frequently-asked questions we have received about Chuo Shinkansen.
- FAQ
THE FUTURE BY SCMAGLEV

SCMaglev will be for real. This section provides the impact SCMaglev will bring to the world and to our life.
- THE FUTURE BY SCMAGLEV

The magnetic field generated by the Superconducting Maglev has no impact on health, as it is controlled with various measures to keep it below the standards established in international guidelines (ICNIRP Guidelines). The standards are set at approx. 1/5 to 1/10 the level that could affect the human body.

See here for magnetic field data measured at the Yamanashi Maglev Line in Decmeber 2013 (Japanese language only)

Magnetic field's health impact

The Superconducting Maglev has magnetic shields on vehicle and passenger embarkation / disembarkation facilities to keep the level of magnetic field in train cars and station platforms significantly below the values set out in the ICNIRP Guidelines. As for wayside magnetic fields, land acquisition for Maglev construction was carried out to acquire enough land so the level of magnetic field at site boundaries is below the Guideline values.

Schematic diagram showing locations where magnetic shields are installed

Exposure to strong magnetic field could induce electric currents within the human body in what is known as a "stimulation effect." The level of electric currents induced varies depending on the strength and frequency of magnetic fields.