The mid-term review meeting for the "Low-Cost, Low-Capacity Maglev Passenger and Freight Transport System" project, part of the "Transportation Equipment and Intelligent Transportation Technology" key project under China's 14th Five-Year Plan National Key R&D Program, was successfully convened in Xingguo County, Ganzhou. Jiangxi University of Science and Technology (JXUST) serves as the lead undertaking institution for this significant initiative.
An expert panel composed of senior engineers and professors from leading national institutions, including the National High-Speed Train Technological Innovation Center and major railway design corporations, conducted the review. Representatives from the project's managing ministries also attended.
The meeting commenced with opening remarks from project management officials outlining review requirements. Professor Yang Bin, head of the project and representing JXUST, extended a warm welcome to attendees and expressed gratitude for the sustained support towards the university's pioneering work in permanent magnet maglev transit. He affirmed the project team's commitment to leveraging this review as a catalyst for enhanced planning and systematic progress to ensure all objectives are met successfully.
Professor Yang Bin subsequently delivered a comprehensive presentation detailing the project's implementation progress and key achievements to date. Following a site inspection, thorough reporting, and document review, the expert panel engaged in discussions and inquiries. They concluded that the provided materials met the mid-term review criteria and acknowledged that the project's overall advancement aligns with the scheduled plan. The panel commended the effective organizational management and coordination mechanisms in place, while offering constructive recommendations for subsequent phases concerning intellectual property management and testing procedures.
Project Overview: This National Key R&D Program project, led by JXUST, unites ten prominent institutions, including the National University of Defense Technology and CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd. It aims to tackle the challenge of "last-mile" connectivity to China's main transportation networks. Focusing on intelligent, green, and low-carbon solutions, the project leverages permanent magnet suspension technology as its core to develop key equipment and establish a complete maglev transport system. The ultimate goal is to provide an innovative "China Solution" for efficient terminal access, thereby fostering high-quality development in related industries.
