Japan’s Maglev Train vs. Varanasi Ropeway: The Truth Behind the Viral Cost Comparison

Supriya Reddy04 Oct, 2025Education

In recent weeks, social media has been flooded with claims suggesting that the Varanasi ropeway project in India costs more than Japan’s world-famous Maglev high-speed train project. A viral graphic has even stated that Japan’s futuristic train, designed to run at over 500 km/h, costs less than the 3.75-kilometer-long ropeway being built in Varanasi. While such claims have gained traction online, a closer investigation reveals that these comparisons are misleading and entirely false.