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Northeast Maglev: Green Alternative

The Environmental Impact of Maglev: A Green Alternative to Conventional Travel

Topics: Environment | High Speed Rail | Northeast Maglev

In the face of climate change and rising global emissions, the demand for sustainable transportation solutions has never been more urgent. Maglev (magnetic levitation) technology is emerging as a green alternative to conventional travel, offering an eco-friendly approach to moving people and goods. Here’s how maglev makes a difference: Reduced Carbon Emissions One of the … Continued

Future-Ready Infrastructure: How SCMAGLEV Prepares the Northeast for 2040 and Beyond

Topics: envornment | futurism | infrastucture

It’s estimated that in 2040 the Northeast Corridor will see its population grow by 12 million people . That’s 64 million residents in one of the most vital regions of the country. With this growth comes real challenges—environmental, economic, and transportation—but SCMAGLEV is stepping up with solutions built for the future. Maryland has set a … Continued

Driving Economic Development for MBEs and WBEs in Our Communities

Topics: Economic opportunity | MBE | WBE

At Northeast Maglev, we’re about more than just building a train—we’re about creating opportunities and driving economic growth for minority and women-owned businesses in our local communities. This year, we hosted two impactful Resource Breakfasts—one in May at Coppin State University and another in September at Bowie State University. These events were all about giving … Continued

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