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Source: https://thevirtualcitizen.com/northeastmaglev/ Accessed 2025-08-13The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking for public input, and this is our moment to speak up for the future of American transportation.
The Northeast Maglev would bring the world’s fastest, safest, and most sustainable train technology, known as SCMAGLEV, to the Northeast Corridor. It would cut travel time from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore to just 15 minutes and open the door to a one-hour trip to New York. This project would slash traffic, reduce emissions, create tens of thousands of jobs, and position the United States as a leader in transportation innovation.
But without strong public support, this vision could stall. That is why we need you to take action today. In less than a minute, you can send a letter directly to the U.S. Department of Transportation and key decision makers urging them to advance this transformative project.
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Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/maryl ... r-AA1JWCHE Accessed 2025-08-27Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail is the company that had been slated to develop the project labeled Northeast Maglev. It said the train would have connected Washington, D.C., to Baltimore in 15 minutes at a speed of 311 mile per hour; and a trip between Washington and New York in an hour.
The company said in a statement Friday afternoon the administration’s decision represents a “missed opportunity.”
“The SCMAGLEV would have resulted in over $6 billion in private investment, created more than 160,000 jobs, and replaced 16 million car trips,” the company said. “With cars being the largest source of pollution in Maryland, significant air quality benefits would have been realized. Instead, the Washington, DC metro area will remain number one in the country for the worst traffic, delays, and congestion.”
Besides the company highlighting private investments of nearly $158 million, Northeast Maglev received representation from two of the state’s biggest lobbying firms: Evans and Associates and Manis Canning and Associates, both based in Annapolis.