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Title:

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON CORRIDOR MAGNETIC LEVITATION FEASIBILITY STUDY

Accession Number:

00714807

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309061555

Abstract:

The Magnetic Levitation Feasibility Study evaluates the ability of the 64-km (40-mi)-long and 16-km (10-mi)-wide Baltimore-Washington Corridor to accommodate a system of Maglev guideways and stations. Particular attention is given to locating guideway alignments within four existing transportation rights-of-way: Interstate 95, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, the CSX Railroad, and the Amtrak Railroad. Alignments are assessed relative to the criteria established in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 for siting the Maglev prototype demonstration project. Operation of Maglev between Baltimore and Washington was found to significantly increase the passenger-carrying capacity of the corridor while making maximum use of existing rights-of-way. Additionally, travel time between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., will be significantly reduced. Revenue projections were found to be favorable in comparison with operating and capital costs. The initiation of Maglev service at this location has potential for extension of Maglev service along the entire Northeast Corridor.

Supplemental Notes:

This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1489, Railroad Transportation Research. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Monograph Accession #:

01495777

Language:

English

Authors:

Kinstlinger, Jack
Carlton, Steve

Pagination:

p. 67-75

Publication Date:

1995

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 1489
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

0309061555

Features:

Figures (3) ; Tables (6)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Reduction (Decrease)

Subject Areas:

Bridges and other structures; Finance; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Nov 30 1995 12:00AM

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