Maglevs that operate at lower-speeds and shorter-distances in and around urban settings seem to be gaining popularity.
"...A $800,000 prototype of the so-called urban maglev chassis has been shipped to the West Coast, where it will undergo testing on a 400-foot test track now under construction. The testing over a 12-month period will prove the system's guidance, propulsion and levitation capabilities... Unlike high-speed maglev systems, which would connect great distances, such as Downtown to Greensburg and Pittsburgh International Airport, or a Baltimore-to-Washington proposed route, urban maglev is designed to operate at much slower speeds (generally around 50 miles per hour, vs. 300 mph) and to carry passengers in one specific area."
Thanks to Transport Policy listserv
FULL STORY: Lesser-known maglev gets Pennsylvania push
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