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Gov. Wes Moore Promotes Maglev Train and Economic Ties on Asia Trade Mission

On his first international trade trip, Moore seeks to advance Maryland's economy and explores high-speed rail potential with Japanese and Korean partners.

A maglev train passes along its track near an exhibition center in Yamanashi, Japan, about two hours from Tokyo. (Richard Colombo / Baltimore Sun)
Framed between the flags of Maryland and the United States, Wes Moore, D-Md. smiles while entering the conference room filled with paintings of past gubernatorial leaders including Gov. Marvin Mandel to speak with the media during the final day of the 2025 legislative session at the Maryland State House. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Overview

  • Gov. Wes Moore has begun a weeklong trade mission to Japan and South Korea, focusing on strengthening economic partnerships and exploring advanced infrastructure projects.
  • A key highlight of the trip was Moore's test ride on Japan's high-speed maglev train, which he described as a transformative vision for Maryland's future transit development.
  • The maglev project, which has faced years of delays, is projected to reduce travel times significantly and create thousands of jobs, though no new funding or formal agreements were announced during the visit.
  • Moore emphasized his commitment to modernizing Maryland's economy and infrastructure despite domestic fiscal challenges and global trade uncertainties driven by tariff disputes.
  • The trip includes signing memorandums of understanding with Japanese and Korean institutions to foster long-term collaborations in areas like aerospace and education.