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Tilt-Tracking Trains

Amtrak's New High-Speed Trains Handle Curves With Smooth Precision

— August 30, 2016 — Autos
High-speed trains are an increasingly popular mode of transportation, but the problem with many existing vehicles is that they don't offer the most comfortable ride due to the speeds at which they travel. But the new Amtrak trains, available to passengers traveling in the Acela Express service in the USA, come equipped with a high-tech 'anticipative tilting system' that makes the train move in a smoother fashion even at high speeds.

These high-speed trains are equipped with technology that uses special sensors to detect trains' positions and compensate for bending motions, allowing trains to handle track curves at greater speeds and with less jarring movement. What's more, the trains will use 20 percent less energy than previous models.

All of this goes to show that modern high-speed trains are more than capable of offering significantly improved performance and comfort without using up more resources.
Trend Themes
1. Smoother High-speed Travel - The development of high-tech tilting systems enables high-speed trains to move smoothly at high speeds, offering a more comfortable ride for passengers.
2. Motion-sensing Technology - The implementation of sensors that detect the train's position and compensate for bending motions allows for safer and faster train travel around curves.
3. Energy-efficient Train Models - The use of advanced technology in new train models reduces energy consumption by 20 percent, making them more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry can leverage tilting systems and motion-sensing technology to enhance the safety and comfort of high-speed trains, attracting more passengers.
2. Railway Engineering - Railway engineering companies can develop and implement innovative tilting systems and motion-sensing technology to improve the efficiency and performance of trains on curved tracks.
3. Clean Technology - Clean technology companies can collaborate with train manufacturers to design energy-efficient train models that minimize resource consumption and reduce environmental impact.
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