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MPs join push for magnetic rail, Professional Engineering, 28 June 2006, p 4
In UK, the Association of North East Councils is recommending the adoption of the German Maglev system for a 500 km/h south-north rail link from London to Glasgow. Claims include: faster than short-haul jet, 20% only of jet's emissions, silent operation in urban areas, least intrusive civil engineering of any ground transport mode, and exceptionally high levels of safety.
Abstract details
Journal title: Professional Engineering
Keywords: 4 Propulsion - 4.6 Novel propulsive systems
Subjects: Civil engineering, Protection of ambient air and climate, Health and safety, Safety, Rail engineering, Rail transport, Transport, Transportation of products, Transport not elsewhere specified
