THE MIDDLE EAST. The tipping culture is often complex and subtle in this part of the world. It's known for being very friendly and hospitable, with people providing too much service, says Rita Zawaideh, the Jordanian-born owner of Seattle's Caravan-Serai Tours, which plans trips to the region.
Maglev operating costs will be only 3 cents per passenger mile and 7 cents per ton mile, compared to 15 cents per passenger mile for airplanes, and 30 cents per ton mile for intercity trucks.1) Much lower guideway cost$12 million per mile, compared to $40 million to $60 million per mile. (2) Much faster payback times5 years instead of 50, by carrying piggyback trucks. (3) Electronic switching of vehicles at high speeds from the main guideway to off-line stations for loading and unloading.
So a max of 1000 seats on the train. Per seat this would total to $500, one way trip. But thatâs when trains are loaded to the max, every hour, every day. Average ridership would be a quarter if not less: $2000 per seat.Conclusion. So to sum it all up: A current Shinkansen ride costs $185, one way ticket and it will take 2.5 hrs. The new Maglev train will cost $2000 and it will take 1 hr.here is already a perfectly fine Shinkansen running up and down. For 14.250 Yen ($185) you can ride the 553 kilometers to Shin Osaka in about 2.5 hrs. This new train should do it in 1 hr.