Public transport systems offer many advantages over the personal alternatives when it comes getting large numbers of people from A to B in style and safety - less congestion, less pollution and lower costs for starters. But while we certainly see plenty of impetus on the personal transport front here at Gizmag, fresh concepts for the future of mass transport don't seem to enjoy the same level of exposure, despite the fact that many cities around the world are still saddled with public transport infrastructure that's been in place for over a century. There are some radical plans in the works, however, and the 21st Century will undoubtedly bring with it a raft of people moving projects that redefine our notion of public transport. So just what will be pulling into the station in 50 years time? Read on for our pick of the most tantalizing concepts out there... Continue Reading Radical railways: Top 10 transportation systems of the future
Section: Good Thinking
Tags: Electric Vehicles, Maglev, Public Transport, Traffic, Transport
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