With world population growing and moving to cities, we're going to need far better rail design than exists today. From driverless trains to ticketless travel, here's a glimpse of how it could look.
With Amtrak continuing to hobble along on less-than-generous funding, the present moment may not feel like a "renaissance" for the railroad in the U.S.. But that's how it looks in much of the world. Countries like China have been investing heavily in trains (including 300 mph Maglevs), and all signs point to the trend continuing. With nine billion people expected on the planet by 2050--and the majority of us living in cities--there's bound to be a need for efficient, environmentally-sensitive transit that doesn't use up too much space.
from Co.Exist http://www.fastcoexist.com/3036165/8-ways-rail-travel-could-evolve-by-2050?partner=rss
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