Based on the establishment of a middle/low-speed maglev train traction calculation model, an innovative kind of uphill traction strategy was presented, which was benefit to reduce energy and save time in comparison to the traditional traction strategy. The principle of time and energy saving was analyzed, and the optimization algorithm was verified through simulation program on the base of engineering background. The practical simulation results showed if the low-limit of the coasting speed for trains was regarded as the one that reached the top of the hill, this speed was more time and energy saving than others.