Planning a High Speed Bullet Train in NJ

By Cindy Christy Fertsch

Cynthia Cortopassi

Imagine a bullet train that travels 372 miles an hour connecting Newark and Atlantic City Airports. Imagine all the opportunities and possibilities that would bring to South Jersey. Designer and Egg Harbor Township resident, Cynthia Cortopassi is more than imagining it. She has planned and secured funding for it.

If things go according to Cortopassi’s plans, New Jersey may have the first high-speed bullet train in America, connecting international flights from all over the world via Atlantic City and Newark airport, not to mention also connecting to the largest metropolitan area in our country.

With nearly twenty million people from 200 nationalities, transportation is key.

Cortopassi’s “Rock-n-Rose” bullet train has partnered with the largest train and parts manufacturer in the world. CRRC, based in Beijing, China, has 180,000 employees with 7,500 miles of high-speed rail already built and well stocked warehouses ready to go. 

Why would CRRC fund the bullet train? “Because  the US demands the highest standards of quality. If CRRC produces for the US, they would then be recognized as the ‘go to’ for world class quality,” says Cortopassi.

New Jersey is the perfect location for a number of reasons including the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, AC Expressway, Atlantic City and Jersey City Airports and the Atlantic City Casinos.

“With easily accessed, rapid transportation, this area could become an international destination for four week vacations, with travelers able to enjoy the entire area, readily transporting between each,” says Cortopassi.

What’s next? According to Cortopassi, “10 to 12 engineers from the CRRC will evaluate and provide a feasibility study assessing all costs. Politically we must also have the support of NJ Senator Sweeney and Governor Murphy.”

A bullet train in our backyard would be a game changer. Imagine the economic impact and opportunities it would generate. Also imagine taking a 30 minute train ride to work or play anywhere in New York City. This is the now fully funded vision Cortopassi has for South Jersey. 

When was the first “Bullet

Train” built?

The first high-speed line ran between Tokyo and Osaka Japan in 1964. It was named for it’s bullet shape and speed, reaching 130 mph., sections of the Florence-Rome line became Europe’s first high-speed railway at top speed of 155 mph. The entire route was completed in 1992.

Can these trains run on

conventional tracks?

Most high-speed trains run on conventional tracks that are similar to conventional gauge systems, but built with stronger material. The train on such a track is likely to have two synchronised engines (power cars), one at either end. Most receive power from roof-mounted pantographs and overhead supply lines. A large part of route alignment is kept straight to support high speed. Although in most countries these trains operate on dedicated tracks, many can also run on conventional tracks at reduced speeds.

What are Maglev trains?

Unlike conventional trains that use wheels, the Maglev is based on magnetic levitation. Electromagnets levitate the train a short distance just above the tracks. These magnets also create the thrust that moves the train. Compared to conventional trains, Maglev has superior controls as its acceleration and braking doesn’t depend on friction of the track.

The Maglev is very expensive to construct and there are only three operational commercial Maglev systems -in Japan, China and South Korea.

Shanghai Maglev has the highest run speed of 267 mph for an operational train.

What is the high-speed rail

network’s global infrastructure?

The total length of high speed rail lines across the world is about 43,000km. China has 65% of this network, and accounts for over 60% of global high-speed passenger traffic.

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One Response

  1. I have always been a strong advocate of maglevs and questioned Governor Corzine in a press conference when he was up for re-election and suggested a run from AC to Philly and a run from
    Philly to NYC and was shot down in no uncertain terms as it being well beyond the budget expenditure of NJ. Glad to see a private industry has stepped up to venture where government would not go; although I still believe the two connecting runs make more sense than an AC to NYC run.

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