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

December 13, 2024

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

Featured artist Tawakalitu "Tawa" Abiwa.

Exploring Maglev technology through creativity

August 2, 2023

A local artist develops a new way to learn about superconducting maglev Now that you’ve met our Magnetic Marvels – Maggie, Meissner, and Oersted (OE) – it’s time to meet the person who brought them to life. One of the most exciting things about our work to bring the SCMAGLEV train to the U.S. that … Continued

Artistic collage of high-speed rail and clean environment related elements titled, "sustainability"

Springing into Sustainability

May 8, 2023

Building Sustainable Transit It’s spring here in the United States, and for many, the season can bring about a buzz of excitement as the flowers bloom. And who wouldn’t be excited about warmer weather? The rising temperatures can inspire dreams of beach vacations, time off with family, or an outside adventure. But the reality reveals … Continued

The Status of High-Speed Rail: Africa

April 6, 2023

While the United States has yet to see true high-speed rail (HSR), the rest of the world continues to make impressive strides. In March 2023, the International Union of Railways (UIC) held the World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Marrakesh, Morocco. The massive conference takes place every one to two years and aims to facilitate … Continued

Stylized photographs of early steam engine Tom Thumb and the Superconducting Maglev for Train Appreciation Day

National Train Day

May 14, 2022

A Look Back at the History of trains While our team at Northeast Maglev views every day as an opportunity to appreciate trains, May 14 is this year’s official National Train Day. In honor of the invention of the train and its evolution, we created a timeline to go more in-depth about trains and their … 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

Photograph of empty train station with title Clean During Covid

Is It Safe to Travel by Train during the Pandemic?

November 23, 2020

Keeping Rail Passengers Safe During the COVID Pandemic On May 7, the city that never sleeps went quiet for the night. For the first time since 1904, the New York City subway system indefinitely shutdown overnight to begin deep cleaning cars to get rid of any potential traces of COVID-19. To underscore the severity of … Continued

Photograph of a high speed train in China with title reading HSR Infrastructure

Economic Benefit to Investment in High Speed Rail

November 16, 2020

China Proves the Economic Benefits to Investing in High Speed Rail In the 1950s, Americans and Europeans were paving asphalt and looking to the air for the next major leaps in transportation. With the personal freedom of cars and the speed of airplanes, the ships and trains of the past looked slow and outdated. However, … Continued

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