Megarail Transportation Systems, Inc.

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The high speed, self-propelled, CargoLiner trains consist of small container cars that are mechanically coupled into short train sets with an operator in the lead car. This service enables MegaRail to provide high speed inter city cargo service within 30 months with virtually zero technical and schedule risk because operation is similar to current manual train operation with only proven, off the shelf technology. Safety and capacity are increased by use of the unique MegaRail capability to precisely measure train position on a continuous basis using simple sensors and references located inside the patented enclosed guideway rails and car-based switching that does not require moveable rails. MegaRail cargo containers hold up three tons of cargo of the same types carried by large, over-the-road trucks. The closed containers accommodate standard grocer pallets and may be loaded by standard forklifts that may be driven into the containers. The containers have forklift provisions to allow movement of containers in warehouses or docks by forklifts. The containers may be placed on flatbed trucks for local delivery and pick-up. Containers are equipped with stacking pins on top and pin receptables on the bottom to allow stacking of containers. The containers have upper lift points to allow easy lifting of the containers onto and off of CargoLiner carrier cars. The lower stacking pin receptacles allow precise placement of the containers on the carrier cars and locking of the containers in place for transport.

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