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Wed Dec 12, 2018, 08:36 PM Dec 2018

Northeast Maglev Sees Synergy With Amazon HQ2, Residents Disagree

GREENBELT — The Northeast Maglev, the company working on the high-speed Superconducting Maglev (SCMaglev) rail system, released a statement on Nov. 16 giving their support for the new Amazon headquarters in Virginia and the economic benefits it will bring.

However, members of the community have expressed skepticism for both investments.

“By all accounts, it’s clear that communities surrounding the recently announced Amazon HQ2 locations will see a myriad of benefits – from jobs to new and updated infrastructure and beyond,” the company said in the statement.

“In order for the Greater Baltimore region to also reap some of these benefits, it’s imperative, now more than ever, that we build fast and efficient transportation options that connect major cities along the corridor.”

Read more: https://pgs.thesentinel.com/2018/12/12/maglev-sees-synergy-with-amazon-hq2-residents-disagree/

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