USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Portions of the Department of Transportation are currently in shutdown/furlough status due to a lapse in appropriations. Please continue to monitor this page for updates on DOT’s operating status.
U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

General

Show Effective Date
Off
Subscribe to RSS

Maglev System Concept Definition: Severe Segment Test Report

This report presents Foster-Miller Maglev system performance results and cost analysis for the Severe Segment Test (SST) stipulated by the government. The route design procedures are described and the resulting SST route geometries are defined for the two sets of requirements on ride quality ("...

Maglev System Concept Definition: Final Report - Volume I

This section discusses the baseline vehicle design and tradeoffs that were made during concept development. Figure Cl-1 is a complete general arrangement drawing of the vehicle. Also included in this section is the Baseline Vehicle Specification Sheet which details all major vehicle parameters...

Maglev System Concept Definition: Hypothetical Route Report

[From the Introduction] The hypothetical route simulation is a computer program for simulating maglev on a benchmark guideway alignment for performance assessment of the maglev transportation system within the context of the current System Concept Definition contract. The total guideway distance of...

Maglev Program Test Plan

Maglev systems represent a promising evolution in the high-speed ground transportation, offering speeds in excess of 300 mph along with the potential for low operating costs and minimal environmental impact. The goal of this effort is to investigate the feasibility and viability of maglev systems...

Maglev Program Test Plan: Final Report

The fundamental premise of this study is that successful development and implementation of an American maglev system will require the identification of the relevant development risks and the marshalling of appropriate testing and integration facilities to mitigate those development risks. Further,...

Maglev Program Test Plan: Final Interim Test Requirements Analysis Report

The purpose of this study is to identify test requirements for a national maglev development program. This interim report is submitted in accordance with the Maglev Test Plan Contract DTFR53-91-C-00071 and includes the following: conclusion of a literature search in which 160 citations were...

Maglev Guideway Route Alignment and Right of Way Requirements

The use of existing rights-of-way (ROW) is assessed for maglev systems by estimating trip times and land acquisition requirements for potential maglev corridors while meeting passenger comfort limits. Right-of-way excursions improve trip time but incur a cost for purchasing land. This final report...

Maglev Guideway and Route Integrity Requirements - Comprehensive Report

New modes of travel imply new hazards and increased risk from old hazards. Lightweight magnetic levitation (maglev) vehicles, operated at high speed, may be subject to increased collision consequences, compared to conventional rail. This suggests examination of sensor systems and automation. This...

Low Cost Guideways for Maglev

This report presents results of research aimed at developing structural requirements for a guideway to be used for maglev systems. The work progresses from initial conceptual design to refined structural and cost analyses. The design begins by identifying structural requirements including criteria...