Fast track

Article Abstract:

The high-speed magnetic levitation rail line now in operation in Shanghai, China, the first of its kind in the world-demonstrates that this extraordinary technology can move people in a way that is fast, reliable, and cost effective. The Shanghai Maglev system validates the technology and confirms its cost-effectiveness and is a significant achievement for the German and Chinese engineers.

China, Government domestic functions, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Magnetic Levitation Vehicles, Forecasts and trends, Technology application, Market trend/market analysis, Transportation policy, MAGLEV vehicles, Shanghai, China

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Riding High in Las Vegas

Article Abstract:

This article reports on the introduction of a monorail for urban mass transit in Las Vegas scheduled for operation in January 2004. TPipe braces provide horizontal and superelevation control with vertical control provided by triangular chamfers. Initially, the transit system will have five stations.

United States, Transport Monorails, Design and construction, Urban transportation, Monorails (Railroads), Monorail railroads

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Automated access

Article Abstract:

Features of automated people mover at Toronto Pearson International Airport are presented.

Services introduction, New Products/Services, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, Transport Equipment, Company service introduction, Service introduction, Access to airports, Airport access

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