Electro Magnetic Force based Train

Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | Issue : 01 | Page : 37 45
    By

    Ranjeet Gupta,

  • Mr. Tej Prakash Verma,

  1. Student, Electrical Engineering Department, Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Department, Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The swift advancement in transportation technology encouraged scientists to seek out faster and eco-friendly propulsion techniques. The majority of transportation systems depend on mechanical engines and wheel-axle setups that generate friction, noise and energy dissipation. Because of these drawbacks there is potential for propulsion approaches. A contemporary technique is propulsion, which utilizes electromagnetic forces rather, than traditional mechanical movement. This research paper addresses the design and operation of a train system that uses propulsion. The system leverages the interaction principle, between electromagnets and permanent magnets to create movement. When current flows through the coils it generates a field. This magnetic field interacts with the magnets mounted on the train resulting in a linear force that propels the train along the track. Controlling the flow of current, to the coils allows for management of the train’s speed and direction. The mechanical inefficiencies in the suggested system are significantly less than those, in trains that rely on combustion engines or frictional wheel contact. Because the system contains a limited number of moving elements deterioration is minimal leading to reduced maintenance. Key elements of the proposed design consist of coils, permanent magnets, driver circuits, power sources and a basic control unit to oversee its functioning. The practicality and efficiency of the electromagnetic propulsion mechanism are the main concerns in small-scale transportation systems. During testing, observed results have been smoother in operation, with less friction and better energy efficiency. Though the prototype is developed at a small scale, the concept can be extended to future applications such as high- speed railways, maglev trains, and advanced urban transport systems.

Keywords: Electromagnetic Propulsion, Magnetic Attraction and Repulsion, Lorentz force law, Coil-Based Linear Motion, Arduino-Based Control System

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Ranjeet Gupta, Mr. Tej Prakash Verma. Electro Magnetic Force based Train. Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology. 2026; 16(01):37-45.
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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 16
Issue 01
Received 13/12/2025
Accepted 15/01/2026
Published 28/01/2026
Publication Time 46 Days
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