MagLev News

Intern Blog: Arun From Georgetown University

Topics: Internship | Japan | Tokyo | Transportation

  This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to pursue a joint internship between Northeast Maglev and Central Japan Railway (JR-Central). After spending the initial week in Northeast Maglev’s Baltimore office, I took a flight to Japan for a two-week immersive program with JR-Central where we got to visit Rolling Stock Maintenance centers, Conductor and Driver Depots, … Continued

Intern Blog: Ashton from Morgan State University

Topics: Career | Intern | SCMAGLEV

Some people know the career they want to have early in their childhood. Firefighter. Doctor. Lawyer. Actor. Teacher. Scientist. Me? For most of my life, I had no idea. It took some time to figure out what I wanted to do, and although that journey was hectic and uncertain, now that I’m getting real-world experience … Continued

Intern Blog: Tomas from Loyola University Maryland

Topics: Intern | Transportation | Travel

My experience traveling by train began after I arrived in Baltimore, Maryland for my first year at Loyola University. Coming from South Carolina, a state with little to no public transportation, I quite frankly did not know Amtrak existed and I obviously had not heard of Northeast Maglev. However, when my cousin invited me to … Continued

LGBTQ+ Advocates: Pioneering Equality in Transportation

Topics: Advocacy | LGBTQIA | Transportation

In the vast timeline of history, certain figures stand out for their courageous advocacy and steady commitment to equality. Among them are LGBTQ+ individuals whose contributions have not only shaped social justice movements but also influenced industries across the board. While the railroad and transportation industry may not immediately come to mind in discussions of … Continued

Pride Month: Book Recommendations

Topics: LGBTQIA | Maglev | Pride | Transportation

What’s one of the best things to do on public transportation? Read! As part of our Pride Month recognition, we’ve put together a list of stories that were either written by LGBTQIA authors or highlight the LGBTQIA experience. All make great additions to a summer reading list! A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams Source: … Continued

What happens to our air quality when cars come off roads?

Topics: air quality | Earth Day | Emissions | Environment | greenhouse gases | Maglev | SCMAGLEV

The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that the biggest source of human-caused climate change is greenhouse gas emissions. In the U.S., the majority of these gases come from burning fossil fuels, 29% of which are from transportation. The SCMAGLEV project is expected to prevent millions of tons of these gases from entering the atmosphere. In … Continued

My Experience In Japan: Kai Toppa

Topics: Internship | Japan | JRC | Mass transit | SCMAGLEV

This was my third trip to Japan, not my first time. I attended some kindergarten and middle school in Tokyo and Fukuoka, but this was my first time going as an adult. I’m a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park where I major in PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) and minor in STEP … Continued

An illustration containing various sketches depicting the evolution of the anthropomorphic characters developed Otakon 2023.

Meet our Magnetic Marvels

Topics: 2023 interns | Fun | Graphic design | Kids | Maglev | Marketing | Otakon 2023 | SCMAGLEV | Summer internships

The science behind the superconducting magnetic levitation train can seem complicated and intimidating. Thanks to Artist Tawakalitu "Tawa" Abiwa’s creativity and skill, we’re proud to introduce this wonderful family of characters – complete with their own superconducting superpowers – to help bring SCMAGLEV technology to life. Stay tuned for our next blog highlighting Tawa and … Continued