Culture Archives - Northeast Maglev

Intern Blog: Isabella From American University

October 16, 2024

When I travel, I often have strong feelings of anxiety about the remote possibility of missing my flight. No matter how unrealistic it may be, I always want to allot as much time as possible in case something within my travel plans goes awry. So when I arrived at the gate for my flight to … Continued

National Road Trip Day

May 27, 2022

Celebrating National Road Trip Day/Memorial Day In the United States, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and appreciation for all U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the armed forces. It also signals the start of the summer vacation and road trip season for many, so it’s easy to see why National … Continued

Graphic for Northeast Maglev New Employee Announcement

Northeast Maglev adds Mary Ellen Tokar

April 21, 2022

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

Artistic photograph of Maryland's Bay Bridge and the word Maryland where each letter illustrates a concept associated with the state

Maryland Day 2022

March 25, 2022

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

Stylized photograph of the superconducting maglev with a title reading, we're turning 12 - happy anniversary

Celebrating 12 Years

March 12, 2022

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

A stylized graphic of skylines of the cities of the Northeast Corridor

Love Letters to the Northeast Corridor

February 14, 2022

Dearest northeast corridor, On this Valentine’s Day, we’d like to share our love for the people and places that make you such a special place! Excuse us while we get a little sappy thinking about all the amazing things there are to see and do in our region. We live, work, and travel here, and … Continued

Artistic image of Black Americans influential in the railroad industry

5 Black American Rail Pioneers

February 2, 2022

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

Northeast Maglev adds Neb Sertsu

January 28, 2022

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

Northeast Maglev adds Ashley Mcmillian, Lindsay Pedersen

January 13, 2022

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

An illustration of Dr. Gordon Danby, developer of the patent for the superconducting maglev

National S.T.E.A.M. Day and Dr. Gordon Danby

November 8, 2021

Happy S.T.E.A.M. Day and Happy Birthday Dr. Gordon Danby! The concepts involved in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) are all around us, and learning about them happens naturally every day as children explore, play, and try new things. Encouraging curiosity and exploration helps children learn skills that will result in a lifetime of … Continued

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