History Archives - Northeast Maglev

Happy Birthday Baltimore

July 30, 2022

Happy Birthday, Baltimore! In honor of Baltimore’s 293rd Birthday, Northeast Maglev has decided to take a look at the history of the beautiful city where we are proudly headquartered. Baltimore's rich history and contribution to rail are just a few elements that make the city so legendary. Join us on this trip back in time … 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

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

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 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

Stylized photograph of roadway bridge with the title Covid and the Future

Moving Beyond 2020 by Looking to Our Past

October 29, 2020

What we can learn about the future of the United States by looking to the past With the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping across the world in such a short time this spring, the unemployment rate set records for several months straight. As such, many are wondering what the world and job market will look like in … Continued

Header illustration for National Comic Book Day

Northeast Maglev Celebrates National Comic Book Day with a Maglev Comic

September 25, 2020

CELEBRATING NATIONAL COMIC BOOK DAY This week, Northeast Maglev is joining in celebrating a centuries-old form of entertainment that is enjoyed by children and adults alike around the world. National Comic Book Day is recognized every year on September 25th as a day for fans, lovers and collectors to honor the history of comic books. … Continued

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