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Futuristic Project Aims To Have Vertical Tracks On Buildings To Replace Stations

April 2, 2014 by AmbitionIAS Leave a Comment

  • World’s first vertical trains climbing skyscrapers are proposed by Londoners Christopher Christophi and Lucas Mazarrasa.
  • Vertical giant skyscrapers – this futuristic project will replace existing stations by reducing usage of land, but this technology will replace platforms and track facilities in a tower.
  • The ‘Hyper Speed Vertical Train Hub’ can go up the building with powerful magnets on sides of the train.
  • Nations worldwide from the USA to UK,in order to maximize their economic growth are consolidating futuristic proposals for an advanced public transport network.
  • As future’s population gravitate towards living in mega cities,the cities are exploring innovative forms of public transport.
  • The futuristic proposals will save time(average distance covering 482km in 30 min), reduce carbon-di-oxide emissions,increase energy security and revolutionize international trading relations.
  • There will be exchange of people and goods with new hyper speed network by creating connectivity points and replacing flagship train stations.
  • The train will transit from its horizontal formation allowing the passengers remain in an upright position to facing the city.The carriages will be supported by a magnetic structure eliminating the need for rails beneath.

Exams Perspective:

  1. Hyper Speed Vertical Train Hub
  2. Maglev technology

Filed Under: Current Affairs, Science and Technology Tagged With: Hyper Speed Vertical Train Hub, Maglev technology

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