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1 Jun 1990

Reports to Congress

Assessment of the Potential for Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems in the United States

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Railroad Technology, Economic Analysis, Development Plan

Abstract: Surface and air travel are projected to double from 1988 levels early in the 21st century. Magnetic levitation (maglev) is a relatively new transportation technology, which has...

1 Jun 1990

Reports to Congress

Assessment of the Potential for Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems in the Unite States: Report Supplement

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Railroad Technology, Economic Analysis, Development Plan

Abstract: The Supplement of this report to Congress includes a more detailed discussion of technological, economic and legal issues involved in advancing a U.S. maglev system. Chapter I of...

1 Jun 1990

Technical Reports

An Industry Perspective on Maglev

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Maglev

Keywords: maglev; An Industry Perspective on Maglev

Abstract: Most of the recent discussion and proposed legislation concerning Maglev assumes that U.S. industry has a strong interest in Maglev and will be willling to take a proactive,...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-90/07
Office
RDI-20

1 May 1989

Other Reports

The Role of High Speed Maglev in the Future U.S. Transportation Systems

Author
Richard A. Uher

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Railroad Technology, Railroad Research, R&D, Mobility

Abstract: [From the Introduction] There is a forecast of a national transportation crisis around the year 2000. Many say that gridlock will be a common occurrence on our highways and in our...

Office
RRD

1 Feb 1982

Technical Reports

Long Term Assessment of Passenger Ground Transportation System Technology

Author
David N. Wormley, James H. Goldie

Subject Maglev, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Noncontacting Suspension Propulsion, Linear Induction Motors, Magnetic Suspensions

Abstract:

In this study advanced intercity ground transportation has been reviewed to establish the present status and future directions of worldwide technology development. The study...

Report Number
D0T/FRA/0RD-82/48