Who created the maglev train?

The concept of the maglev train, which uses magnetic levitation for propulsion and suspension, has roots that date back to the early 20th century. Notably, in the 1970s, significant developments were made by engineers in Japan and Germany, leading to the first operational maglev trains. The first commercial maglev system, the Matsushita-Maglev, was inaugurated in Japan in 1984. Various countries have since developed their own maglev technologies, but there isn't a single creator; rather, it has been a collaborative effort across multiple nations and inventors.