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Kenneth Mann
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A particular pet idea of mine is that of implementing a nationwide Maglev intercity transportation system. Essentially what I would like to see is a brand-new infrastructure program - - - not totally unlike the interstate highway program of the 1950s. In fact, the maglev guideways would not be greatly different from highway programs. The government (because of the initial cost) I see as building the infrastructure, and leasing it to any and all members of industry, which would be companies that would own and operate the trailns themselves. This is somewhat similar to to the arrangement with commercial aircraft - - - government controlled infrastructure, like airports and air routes, and industry ownership, control and operation of the vehicles. In the end we would get a grid connecting our cities.
The system is fast (potentially very fast) clean, and though the initial (construction) costs are higher it is comparable in operating cost to conventional rail - - - and a lot cheaper than air, not to mention cleaner and quieter. The following links are given for general reference:
http://www.o-keating.com/hsr/maglev.htm"
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/transportation/4232548.html"
http://www.maglev2000.com/works/how.html"
KM
The system is fast (potentially very fast) clean, and though the initial (construction) costs are higher it is comparable in operating cost to conventional rail - - - and a lot cheaper than air, not to mention cleaner and quieter. The following links are given for general reference:
http://www.o-keating.com/hsr/maglev.htm"
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/transportation/4232548.html"
http://www.maglev2000.com/works/how.html"
KM
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