Fast track
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The high-speed magnetic levitation rail line now in operation in Shanghai, China, the first of its kind in the world-demonstrates that this extraordinary technology can move people in a way that is fast, reliable, and cost effective. The Shanghai Maglev system validates the technology and confirms its cost-effectiveness and is a significant achievement for the German and Chinese engineers.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2004
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Riding High in Las Vegas
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This article reports on the introduction of a monorail for urban mass transit in Las Vegas scheduled for operation in January 2004. TPipe braces provide horizontal and superelevation control with vertical control provided by triangular chamfers. Initially, the transit system will have five stations.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2003
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Automated access
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Features of automated people mover at Toronto Pearson International Airport are presented.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
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