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Published in November 2004, “Final CE Mag” is a NAMTI white paper focusing on the civil engineering dimensions required to successfully implement maglev systems. The document, hosted on namti.org and referenced by academic institutions such as Tufts University, bridges the gap between transportation technology and infrastructure readiness. The paper explores the unique requirements for constructing … Read more

The North American Maglev Transportation Institute (NAMTI) released a detailed report titled “The Lesson From TGV’s HSR Record” in 2007. This PDF, which remains cited on major platforms like Wikipedia, analyzed the implications of the TGV’s 357 mph test run for the future of rail technology and transportation policy. In the document, NAMTI emphasized the … Read more

TGV’s Speed Record Proves There Is A Costly Speed/Maintenance Penalty For High Maintenance Rail And The Need For Heightened HMR Safety Standards As Speeds Increase Tuesday, April 3, 2007, was a big day for TGV and the French. Congratulations are in order for what has never been done before with a steel-wheel-on-steel-rail train – achieving … Read more