MagLev News

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2022 Environmental Initiatives

Topics: Environment | Northeast Maglev | Transportation

New Legislation Prioritizing the Environment and Clean Transportation If you pay attention to the news, you know that the scientific community recently issued several dire warnings about how little time we have left to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Thankfully, many of our federal, state and local representatives have taken action, passing historic … Continued
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Northeast Maglev adds Mary Ellen Tokar

Topics: Culture | Northeast Maglev | People

Northeast Maglev is excited to welcome a new addition to our marketing team, Marketing and Communications Specialist, Mary Ellen Tokar. Mary Ellen Tokar, or Melon, is an enthusiastic Baltimore resident ready to help bring the Northeast Maglev to life. She was drawn to the project by not only the innovative transportation technology, but also the … Continued

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Maryland Day 2022

Topics: Culture | History | Holiday | Northeast Maglev

Celebrating Maryland's Rich History, March 25 commemorates the formal founding of the colony of Maryland with European’s first landfall back in 1634. Maryland Day has been designated as a day to be devoted to the study of Maryland history. Since the state is home to our headquarters, we’re taking some time to celebrate some of … Continued
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Celebrating 12 Years

Topics: Culture | History | Northeast Maglev

We're Celebrating 12 Years of Working to Change Transportation in the U.S. March 12, 2022 marks 12 years for the team working to bring the world's most advanced transportation system to the United States. As we continue to look forward to the day when we can ride the superconducting maglev between the major metropolitan areas … Continued
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Central Japan Railway Company Introduces SCMAGLEV Research Simulator

Topics: Events | How Maglev Works | Northeast Maglev | SCMAGLEV

Maglev Vehicle Dynamics Simulator Continues Advancement of SCMAGLEV Technology The SCMAGLEV is getting better every day, thanks to the continuing pursuit of excellence by Central Japan Railway Company. Central Japan Railway Company recently started operation of a “Maglev Vehicle Dynamic Simulator” at the Komaki Research and Development Center. Located outside of Nagoya, the Komaki Research … Continued
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5 Black American Rail Pioneers

Topics: Culture | History | History of Rail | Northeast Maglev | Transportation

5 Black American Pioneers and their contributions to the development and innovations of rail transportation Over the last three centuries, Black Americans have contributed significantly to the development and innovation of rail transportation in the United States. Often overlooked, Black Americans have labored to expand our rail system, make railroad technology safer, help trains operate more … Continued
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Northeast Maglev adds Neb Sertsu

Topics: Culture | Northeast Maglev | People

Northeast Maglev is excited to welcome a new addition to our project team, Director of Project Development Neb Sertsu. Neb Sertsu will work with our partners in State and Federal agencies, establishing viable development plans to bring the Superconducting Maglev to the region. Neb has extensive experience managing large-scale, multimillion dollar capital projects. Most recently, … Continued

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Northeast Maglev adds Ashley Mcmillian, Lindsay Pedersen

Topics: Culture | Northeast Maglev | People

Northeast Maglev is excited to welcome two new additions to our marketing team, Senior Communications Specialist Ashley Mcmillian and Social Media and Community Outreach Specialist Lindsay Pedersen. Ashley Mcmillian will focus on developing engagement opportunities with local leaders and community organizations as part of Northeast Maglev’s efforts to bring high-speed transportation to the region. Ashley … Continued