Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 4:50pm
"Clip-Air" is a giant flying wing to which you can attach train cars. And it could change everything.
train stories
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 12:10am
Trains are already one of the greenest ways to move people and goods, but a new two mile long tunnel in Belgium is making them even greener by adding some serious renewable power to the system.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 7:26am
When we see something like the Schienenzeppelin, we wonder if there is anything the German's can't dream up and create. This "rail zeppelin" from 1930 could have profoundly changed transportation if it weren't for that huge unprotected propeller on its rear.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 11:08am
This high-speed train design by Priestmangoode is aimed at becoming the new speedy way of getting around the UK. Dubbed the Mercury Train, it would zip around at speeds of up to 225 miles per hour.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 7:02am
The Schwebebahn is a suspended monorail in Wuppertal, Germany. Designer Andrea Schoellgen proposed this upgrade concept, which has a number of features to make things more convenient for today's commuters. The stroller spaces in the middle of cars and light-up...
Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 8:06am
Trains are the most efficient way to move lots of big stuff over land, but the rail lines don't always go to where the goods need to be. With a special combination wheel design that can quickly convert from rail...
Friday, October 31, 2008 - 9:09am
Nothing quite says "rich children" like an indoor, child-sized train set that can move monied young lads around to their heart's content. Regular kids have to settle for tiny, toy train sets that they move around with their hands, but...
Friday, October 17, 2008 - 7:59am
If you've got a long commute on a train, you've probably nodded off a few times. And if you've fallen asleep on a train, you've probably missed your stop, which makes you late for work. Not good! That's why Pyocotan...
Monday, October 6, 2008 - 9:16am
You've probably heard of MagLev trains before, but only in the context of high-speed trains between high-density population centers. They're insanely expensive, but once built are relatively efficient to run and are incredibly fast. So it's not really the tech...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 12:27am
For metropolitan train otaku and those not currently in Japan and just a bit nostalgic for the sights and sounds of the world's most crowded train system, the Yamanote Line Watch is the perfect accessory. Created by Japan's odd watch...
