A Perspective on Maglev Transit and Introduction of the PRT Maglev by Galen J. Suppes Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering The University of Kansas 4006 Learned, Lawrence, KS 66045-2223 (913) 864-3864, FAX (913) 864-4967 email: gsuppes@cpe.engr.ukans.edu ABSTRACT A critical review of maglev trains and convention wheeled trains was presented in an attempt to identify performance ...

Many hurdles before maglev is able to get off the ground Sunday, March 7, 1999 By Joe Grata, Post-Gazette Staff Writer How the maglev shuttle might look. (Credit: General Atomics) As long ago as November 1996, developers of maglev told public officials they were ready to start building. David OLoughlin, president of the nonprofit Western Pennsylvania Maglev Development Corp., said the high-tech ...