Craig George of Northeast Maglev

The Superconducting Magnetic Levitation (SCMAGLEV) system will provide an unparalleled transportation option for the Northeast – a train propelled and guided by powerful and efficient magnets and operating at 311mph in a dedicated guideway. The SCMAGLEV will connect Washington, D.C. and Baltimore in 15 minutes, with a stop at BWI Airport. Ultimately extending to New York City, the train will effectively combine 5 cities and 3 major airports into an economic mega-region. This reliable, safe, and ultrafast train will divert cars and short-haul flights and help improve regional air quality. Further, construction and operations will launch thousands of career and business opportunities. This discussion will expand upon the technology behind the Superconducting Maglev – the world’s fastest train.

Biography:

Craig George is the Director of Marketing at Northeast Maglev, the Maryland headquartered company promoting a high-speed rail transportation solution in the Northeast Corridor using JR Central’s Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) technology. Mr. George has 20 years in marketing roles and has made a career out of explaining highly technical concepts in approachable ways. He received his undergraduate degree in immunology from Bowdoin College and his Master’s degree studying marketing at the University of Maryland.