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Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev Project (SCMAGLEV Project)

Document Series:
Press Releases
Author:
  • Federal Railroad Administration
Subject:
Maglev
Keywords:
SCMaglev
Document
FRA Acting Adminstrator Feeley Letter to Secretary Paul Wiedefeld 7.31.25.pdf (221.01 KB)

FRA has concluded the Project, as planned, will result in significant, unresolvable impacts to federal agencies and federal property. In addition, given the substantial delay and cost overruns associated with the Project, FRA does not see a viable path to continue investment in the Project.


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Last updated: Friday, August 1, 2025