MagLev News

Photograph of a railroad crossing signal titled, "look both ways, rail safety week"

Rail Safety Week

Topics: Northeast Maglev | Safety | SCMAGLEV | Transportation

Raising Awareness of Rail Safety Did you know that federal statistics show that every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train? These tragic and often fatal incidents are the motivators behind Rail Safety Week (RSW) in North America, an annual media awareness campaign led by Operation Lifesaver, … Continued
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Northeast Maglev Attends 2022 MACo Summer Conference

Topics: Community Events | Northeast Maglev | People

Taking Care of Business! Another Successful MACo Summer Conference for Northeast Maglev Our Northeast Maglev marketing team had the pleasure of attending the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference this August. Located in Ocean City, Maryland, the conference takes place over four days, and hosts over 3,000 participants, 300 booths, and countless educational sessions. … Continued
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National Traffic Safety Awareness Month

Topics: Northeast Maglev | Safety | SCMAGLEV | Transportation

Traffic Safety is Transportation Safety August is National Traffic Safety Awareness Month, which reminds us to take safety seriously. The road can be a scary place; when you’re driving a car, you’re not only sharing the street with other automobiles – you’re also sharing it with pedestrians, cyclists, and sometimes, even trains. This month not … Continued
Photograph of Isabel Roberts, Northeast Maglev 2022 Summer Marketing Intern

My Maglev Moment: Isabel Roberts, Marketing Intern

Topics: Internship | Student

This summer I had the opportunity to be the marketing intern at Northeast Maglev. Initially, I was a little intimidated to start my first in-person internship ever, not to mention it included hopping on the MARC commuter train, a new experience for me, to get from College Park to Baltimore. But very quickly, I looked … Continued

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Baltimore’s Transit Future

Topics: Baltimore | Northeast Maglev | SCMAGLEV | Transportation

We Support Baltimore's Transit Future The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) and Greater Washington Partnership (GWP) recently released a six-point roadmap to improve our regional transportation system. The plan, entitled Baltimore’s Transit Future provides important points of consideration for local leaders and voters to keep in mind as we head to the polls to choose the … Continued
Summer Intern Isabel Roberts

Welcoming Summer Intern Isabel Roberts

Topics: Internship | New Hire | Student

Hometown: Concord, Massachusetts School: University of Maryland Year: Incoming Senior Major: International Business Why are you looking forward to interning at Northeast Maglev? My experience studying abroad in Europe introduced me to the use of high-speed train infrastructure as an efficient, affordable, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. It sparked my interest in the prospect … Continued
Photograph of tree tops titled Green Initiatives and reading 2022 actions towards clean transportation and a healthy environment

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