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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1970
Page
16
Experimental trains promise relief from urban noise as newer rail tech aims to cut sound levels. The piece notes the troubled congestion and pollution of modern transit, highlighting a potential modernization path.
The piece describes air cushion and linear motor advances in trains, including Urba in Lyon hanging from an overhead rail, and a Los Angeles tests by the Garrott Corp. Under Secretary James Beggs envisions cushion propulsion to replace wheels. It explains conventional versus linear induction motors and notes speed and design goals.
Crucible Breaks found in Carson. Fast deliveries assured other areas and customers. A 4.1 acre Rocky Mountain structure will be elongated to north, south, east and west freeways. Exterior walls planned of SS NP Ge Seatene concrete. Office brick faced and desert toned warehouse walls. Reinforced concrete columns every twenty feet. Eight inch reinforced concrete floor for 48 private cars in the 000 square foot yard.
The article notes that new propulsion ideas for urban and high speed transport aim for quiet operation, with rail and jet or propeller concepts facing noise limits in residential areas. It highlights the large civil investment in highways and conventional networks as a major barrier to rapid adoption of swift, silent systems.
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