02-07-2006 - MAGLEV (Magnetic Levitation) Train Concept Drawingsx . • City of West Coma
E'morandum
AGENDA
TO: Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager and ITEM NO. D=7c
City Council DATE: February 7; 2006
FROM: Artie A. Fields, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: MAGLEV (MAGNETIC LEVITATION) TRAIN CONCEPT DRAWINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the SCAG. Maglev team to develop
preliminary designs of a Maglev Station at the Westfield Shopping Center.
DISCUSSION:
The SCAG website states that "Maglev uses the world's most advanced magnetic levitation
technology to safely move cargo and people reliably and comfortably. Maglev technology allows
travelers to ride on a cushion of air that reaches speeds up to .310 mph. The train is elevated and
propelled magnetically through a propulsion system located in the guideway that can either be
elevated or at grade level. Passengers and carefficiently
go are eciently transported in an environmentally
friendly and energy -efficient manner. Because the elevated guidewaycan be built on existing
freeway and railroad right -a -ways, land consumption and related impacts are minimized.
Additionally, Maglev operates more quietly than conventional high-speed trains, has fewer
impacts on adjoining communities and. operation and maintenance costs are significantly less
than conventional high-speed rail."
On January 12, 2006, staff met with SCAG Maglev representatives who expressed an interest in
studying the feasibility of a midpoint Maglev station in West Covina, between West Los Angeles
and Ontario. Airport. The SCAG Maglev representatives. are interested in receiving City Council
support to complete a very preliminary concept drawing of the Maglev station at the Westfield
Shopping Center; at no cost to the City of West Covina.
The Maglev project has tremendous potential. for increasing patronage at the Westfield and
adjacent shopping centers. As such, the City Manager discussed with Westfield representatives
the possibility of a Maglev station being built on Westfield property and they have indicated
support of the concept.
The Maglev station could. be a great opportunity for the City. Staff will make every effort to
ensure that the project mitigates all traffic , issuues and sets parameters for growth around the
station. One traffic mitigation option includes having the Maglev station above ground adjacent
to and accessible from the freeway.
Staff will return to the City Council upon completion of the concept drawings to discuss this
matter in more detail, with SCAG Maglev representatives present to answer questions. Until
such time, an informational brochure is attached for your information.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council could determine to not get involved at this time in the development of a
Maglev Station in the City of West Covina, thereby not supporting the preliminaryll station
rendering.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City is not being asked to contribute any funds for this project.
'Prepared by:
Assistant Carty Manager
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The Transrapid maglev system in Shanghai
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Shanghai is a city of superlatives - bold architecture. breathtaking
growth and contagious vitality. The future - at least in China's
biggest city - is already here.
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More than 16 million people live in this city situated on the banks of the Huangpu
River. And, every day, countless visitors come to the "Paris of the East". And air
passengers arriving at Pudong International Airport are able to admire Shanghai's
latest attraction: the Transrapid. For when it came to building a link to the new air-
port, this city of millions put stock in the future. This new maglev system is now
giving a world premiere performance in Shanghai.
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Length of the roufe 30, On double track
Link to the service center 3 km; single track
Stations Long;Yang Road, Pudong International Airport
Number of vehicles 3 vehicles;. each with 5 sections
Running speed :430;km/h .
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The world's first commercial Transrapid route in Shanghai was completed
within a record time of less than two years - the result of successful
German -Chinese collaboration:
Within the framework of the project, the client -
Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development
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ting the guideway and the infrastructure. The
German consortium composed of Siemens,
ThyssenKrupp and Transrapid International
supplied the operating system. This included
the vehicles, the propulsion system, the power
supply and the control system as well as the sys-
tem engineering and the guideway technology.
The contract was signed in January 2001 and construction work
started two months later. The inaugural run, with high-ranking
government officials from both countries on board, took place
very soon after on December 31, 2002. During the subsequent
commissioning phase, nearly half a million passengers took the
opportunity to travel at 430 km/h between Long Yang Road Station
and Pudong International Airport. Then, in November 2003, the
Transrapid flew over the 30-kilometer route at a speed of 501 km/h,
setting a world record for commercial maglev systems. Since
Spring 2004,Transrapid has been providing a regular passenger
service - safely, punctually and reliably.
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