Transrapid Lathen Testing Site gets money?

All,
There have been some articles the past few days about the Transrapid testing site in Lathen Germany.  First an article that said "some money for Transrapid, but within the money had to propose how to shut down the site." Then a second article that said, "no money for Transrapid, period." Then a third article that said, "yes, there is money for Transrapid and the site will continue to operate for the promotion of the product."


However, due to all these articles (some coming from political one sided views) and all being in German.  It has been difficult to understand exactly what is being said within the translations and hearing directly from the location.  We are trying to get more information as to the exact status of the project and will post it here when we get it.


But, we will post the last article with it's google translation with promise of monies to the facility because it has a kinda current photo of the TR09 train on the track from 2010.


http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oz-online.de%2F%3Fid%3D542%26did%3D48075

Connemann "Transrapid floats on"

The CDU Bundestag member contradicts a report by "Business Week".The statement of the magazine, which was imminent from the test section was wrong. Lathen'm ready for money, says the Leeranerin

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Transrapid Lathen Germany site gets money (we think)

All,
There have been some articles the past few days about the Transrapid testing site in Lathen Germany.  First an article that said "some money for Transrapid, but within the money had to propose how to shut down the site." Then a second article that said, "no money for Transrapid, period." Then a third article that said, "yes, there is money for Transrapid and the site will continue to operate for the promotion of the product."

However, due to all these articles (some coming from political one sided views) and all being in German.  It has been difficult to understand exactly what is being said within the translations and hearing directly from the location.  We are trying to get more information as to the exact status of the project and will post it here when we get it.

But, we will post the last article with it's google translation with promise of monies to the facility because it has a current photo of the TR09 train on the track.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oz-online.de%2F%3Fid%3D542%26did%3D48075

Connemann "Transrapid floats on"

The CDU Bundestag member contradicts a report by "Business Week".The statement of the magazine, which was imminent from the test section was wrong. Lathen'm ready for money, says the Leeranerin

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The cutting edge article about "boondoggle Desertxpress"

All,
While this article does play a political game with all proposed HSR projects, and the issues with trying to keep AMTRAK afloat,  and might appear to be politically one sided.  It does ask the questions that are about the proposed DesertXpress project.


You can find and read entire story here: (about 1/2 way down)
http://www.thecuttingedgenews.com/index.php?article=52688&pageid=21&pagename=Energy


Ronald D. Utt  (September 7, 2011)
Stealthy Federal Budget Plans Keep High-Speed Rail Plans alive.
[...]
"To put this project-whose financial prospects are worse than Amtrak's-into perspective, its failure could require a federal loss of a magnitude equal to two years of federal funding for the National Park Service.
In a normal world, this project would not pass the laugh test with DOT staff assigned to review this request."
[...]


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ARTIC issues RFP answers for qualified artists

All,
ARTIC has issued responses from qualified artists about the art pieces for the surrounding areas and inside the station.

There are also some links with high-res photos of the ARTIC project and overhead shots of the different floors of the station.

You can find the link here;
http://www.anaheim.net/images/section/164/PublicArtRFPAddendumNo1FINAL.pdf

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Anaheim/OC Foodie Fest Aug 27! THIS WEEKEND!

All,

If you ever wanted a reason to go down to Anaheim and explore the proposed area(s) for the ARTIC project.  THIS WEEKEND (Aug 27, 2011) there is the OC Foodie fest at Anaheim Stadium!

You can get all the info and tickets here:
http://www.ocfoodiefest.com/

DETAILS HERE:
http://www.ocfoodiefest.com/the-details/




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Chattanooga/Atlanta private Money comes forward for MAGLEV

All,

Please see the following story about how the proposed Chattanooga/Atlanta Maglev project recently has received a private investment able to qualify for matching funds...of $13.8 M.

http://getatlantaonline.com/2011/08/high-speed-rail-study-grant/

http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-atlanta/high-speed-rail-study-grant-for-atlanta-chattanooga-line
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DX presenting to African American Chamber in Victorville (THIS SATURDAY)

All,
We just found a news article from the Daily Press in Victorville and Menafn.com
The DX project will be presenting in Victorville (THIS SATURDAY, 8/27) to the Victor Valley African American Chamber of Commerce.

http://www.vvdailypress.com/articles/summit-29696-victorville-african.html

"The summit — which is free and open to the public — will feature several guest speakers in addition to roundtable discussions, Chamber President Lionel Dew said. Topics will range from the DesertXpress train to Las Vegas and jobs in the High Desert, to school issues and child behavior.


The summit will take place 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southern California Edison building, 12353 Hesperia Road in Victorville."




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