The idea is new but the excitment is overwhelming and even contagious. There are many examples of maglev trains operational and even more being constructed across the world. In alphabetical order are some of the better known and well publicized.
With an estimated year 2000 population of 7.3 million persons, the Washington/Baltimore CMSA represents the fourth largest consolidated market in the US with only New York/Northern New Jersey, Los Angeles/Orange County and Chicago/Gary having larger populations.
The Orange Line Development Authority is a joint exercise of powers authority created by cities along the Orangeline corridor that have executed the Orange Line Development Authority Joint Excercise of Powers Agreement.
Although not selected to participate in the next phase of the Maglev Deployment Program, Las Vegas and Los Angeles are looking to connect with each other, linking McCarran International and Los Angeles International airports.
The Enterprise Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, together with its consultants ARCADIS U.S., Inc. and Commonwealth Research Associates, LLC, is conducting a Feasibility Study for a high-speed ground transportation (HSGT) project in Tennessee between Chattanooga and Nashville using maglev technology.
Transrapid, a German maglev company, has a test track in Emsland with a total length of 31.5 km (19.6 mi). The single track line runs between Dörpen and Lathen with turning loops at each end. The trains regularly run at up to 420 km/h (261 mph). The construction of the test facility began in 1980 and finished in 1984.
A super high-speed transport system with a non-adhesive drive system that is independent of wheel-and-rail frictional forces has been a long-standing dream of railway engineers. Maglev, a combination of superconducting magnets and linear motor technology, realizes super high-speed running, safety, reliability, low environmental impact and minimum maintenance.
Planning the next generation of high-speed ground transportation for Pennsylvania and the United States has been an ongoing activity for more than ten years. The information within this section provides a description of the Pennsylvania Project, the schedule, the project team and the history behind this exciting plan.
China has a vast territory and a large population, so there is tremendous potential for 800-1500km medium and long distance passenger transportation market. In the 21 century, with the sustained and rapid development of its economy and the fast progress of the society, a great demand for high speed passenger transportation has emerged and will continue to exist.