The U.S. Urban Maglev Project was based on the correct assumption that a well designed maglev system can offer superior performance at equal or lower cost as compared with all conventional guideway-based urban transit systems. The Maglet urban maglev was developed as part of this Project and is based on four key features:
• Permanent magnets for Electro Magnetic Suspension and guidance
• Small vehicles and lightweight guide ways
• High efficiency LSM propulsion with guideway based control
• Focus on safety and reliability