These railway transport innovations range from personal metro pods to submerged speed trains that will change the way one looks at conventional travel. While underground subway systems are becoming more reliant on modern technology, public transit in poverty-ridden nations is also getting an upgrade and is becoming wi-fi compatible.
On the luxury train front, Asian train accommodations are beginning to resemble 5 star hotels and mansions rather than temporary vehicles that get passengers from one destination to another.
Opulent mobile hotels and submerged trains that are intended for transcontinental travel are just some of the railway transport innovations gaining attention in today's world. Other memorable examples from this list include futuristic streetcar concepts that focus on cleanliness and privacy-enhancing features.
60 Railway Transport Innovations
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Sci-Fi Streetcar Concepts
Russia's R1 Tram System Features a Futuristic and Sophisticated Design
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Luxury Cruise Trains
JR East Trains Has Commissioned Ken Okuyama to Design Its Latest Cars
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Luxurious Super Train Spas
Japan's Bullet Trains Will Now Feature Hot Foot Baths
55
Futuristic Railway Pods
French Design Studio hehe Imagines Urban Railroad Surfing Vehicles
54
Sleek Luxe Public Transits
The BMW Subway Trains in Kuala Lampur are Practically Stylish
53
Underwater Transcontinental Trains
This Underwater Train Proposal Connects China and the States
52
Larvaelike Light Rail
The Alstom Loop Train-Tram is an Eco Urban Crawler
51
Split Level Streetcars
The Rail Whale Tram Supports a Great Passenger Capacity
50
Ferrari-Designed Trains
The NTV Italo Offers a Thrill Ride Just like a Sports Car
49
Personal Railways
Russia's Leonid Murlyanchik is Building His Own Private Metro System
48
Bullet Train Yacht Concepts
The Velantic Yacht is an Eco-Friendly Water-Rocket
47
Snake-Inspired Transit
The CRH-X Cobra Train Hopes to Relieve Overcrowded Roads
46
Playful Anime-Inspired Trains
The Pokemon Train Will Bring a Smile to Your Pokemaster Kids' Faces
45
Easily Deciphered Streetcars
This New Generation Light Rail Concept Delivers Better Visual Cues
44
Sleek Speed Trains
The Priestmangoode 'Mercury' Train Tops Off at 225 MPH
43
Dual Mode AutoTram
Runs on Rails or Roads
42
Mosaic-Modeled Locomotives
Alstom Deconstruccio Embodies a Modern Spanish Aesthetic
41
Versatile Subway Seats
Interurban Train Seating Efficiently Accommodates Rush Hour Congestion
40
Excessively Decadent Passenger Trains
Tickets for the Nanatsuboshi Luxury Train Are in High Demand
39
Tasteful Transit Redesigns
The Metronomie Subway Concept Has Clean and Contemporary Cars
38
Roadless Public Transport
The Maglev Public Transportation Concept by Chris Hanley
37
310-mph Bullet Trains
Japan Announces Plans for the World's Fastest Train
36
Space-Pod Taxis
The Vectus Personal Rapid Transit Takes You to Your Destination Comfortably
35
Surreal Subway Murals
Million Dollar Design Transforms Underground Transportation With Graffiti
34
Commemorative Euro Trains
The Eurostar e320 Marks Eurostar's 20th Anniversary
33
300mph Magnetic Mass Transit
EOL Maglev by Vanja Valencak Offers Resistance-Free Rides
32
Levitating Public Vehicles
The Prototype Aero Train is Like a Real-Life Landspeeder
31
Iconic Coffee-Serving Locomotives
The Starbucks Train Serves Coffee with a Side of Comfort & Style
30
Moldable Train Seating
Rest Easy with the Bombardier Yoyo Concept Chair
29
Fast Furious Freights
Auto Train by Marco Gallegos is Transporter That Acts like a Car Taxi
28
Retro Transit Makeovers
The 'Compliments of Nucky' Puts a '20s Twist on the NYC Subway System
27
Luxe Mobile Hotel Concepts
Japan Rail's Newest Train Caters to Travelers with Elegant Tastes
26
Pimped Train Travel
Modernized 'Business-Class Trains' by Aleksandar Dimitrov
25
Hyper-Fast Levitating Trains
The Shinkansen Maglev Train In Japan Topped 500 KM/H
24
Quirky Curvy Subways
Aleksandar Dimitrov Designs a Fun and Stylish Spanish Metro Car
23
Speeding Bullet Monorails
China's New Train is the Fastest Railway on Earth
22
Locomotive Winery Tours
The Napa Valley Wine Train Involves Wining, Dining and Travel
21
Automobile-Inspired Trains
Warsaw Unveils Their New BMW Subway Cars
20
Supersonic Monorails
China's ‘He Xie' is the Fastest Train in the World
19
Mod Floating Monorails
The Suspended Public Transit Concept Will Have You Flying to Work
18
Spacious Luxury Locomotives
Sureot Train Maximizes Space to Ensure Ultimate Comfort
17
Speedy Electrified Vehicle Infographics
The Fastest Electric Vehicle Infographic Dispels Myth
16
Opulent Train Accommodations
Hokuriku's Gold-Leafed Train Resembles a Moving Boutique Hotel
15
Super-Comfortable Subways
These Chris Precht Train Designs are Extraordinary
14
Beef-Powered Trains
The Amtrak Heartland Flyer Train Runs on Beef-Based Biofuel
13
High-Speed Train Transfers
Moving Platforms from Priestmangoode Makes Train Travel Faster
12
Winery Train Tours
The Niagra Wine Trail is Brought to Life with the Medina Railroad Museum
11
Eco Bullet Trains
Connecticut Set to Receive $117 Billion Amtrak Super Express Train
10
Subway Safety Culverts
The U-Roadbed is a Deep Ditch for Escaping the Impact of an Oncoming Train
9
Threaded Train Tracks
Anatoly Unitsky's String Transport System Uses Suspended Steel Wires
8
Track-Laying Trains
The 30-Car KUHF Train Can Make Its Own Tracks On the Fly
7
13 Hi-Tech Subways
From iPhone Turnstiles to Automobile-Inspired Trains
6
Magnet-Powered Bullet Trains
This Bullet Train Prototype Sucks in Electricity from the Tracks
5
Elaborately Patterned Light Rail
Libya's Tramway Combines Current Tech with Ancient Deck
4
Northern Lights-Inspired Trains
The Aurora Train Features an Exterior Color-Changing OLED Panel
3
Railway WiFi Services
New Delhi Railway Station is Rolling Out Free WiFi Access
2
Power-Generating Subway Stops
Energy from Train Brakes to Fuel Philadelphia Grid
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Speedy Low-Carbon Trains
The Priestmangoode Mercury Could Change Domestic Rail Travel
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Yacht-Inspired Camping Trailers
This Modern Travel Trailer Concept by Maria Prokosheva is Sleek
Futuristic Supercar Designs
These Bugatti Custom Vehicle Designs by FLYBYARTIST are Rugged
Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes
The SKY Magnetar Travels at Five-Times the Speed of Sound
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Submarine-Storing Superyachts
The 'Silent 120 Explorer' Has Room For a Submersible & a VTOL Craft
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Manta Ray-Inspired Submarines
The Kronos Armored Submarine is Easily Transported on Land
Retro-Style Electric Trikes
The Conceptual E-Trike Revolution by André Fangueiro is Eye-Catching
Short-Range Electric Motorcycles
The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept by Zhengxuan Xie is Stylish
Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts
The TRISO Electric Motorcycle Carries Cargo and More
Transforming Commuter Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Vista Roadster by Hyunsik Moon is Shapeshifting
Modular Customization Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual Arrival ANT is Designed for London Streets
Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles
The PIX Robobus Changes According to Passenger Needs
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles
The Conceptual BMW Motorrad x NVIDIA Electric Bike is Ultra-Modern
Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes
The Conceptual 'Ayra' Bike by Radka Zvarova is Futuristic
See-Through Ride-On Suitcases
The Latest Airwheel Suitcase Holds Up to 28-Liters of Essentials
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles
The Conceptual 'PIX-L7' Vehicle is Adventure-Ready
Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles
The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
Streamlined Digital EV Concepts
The INFINITI Vision Qe Concept Has a Sleek, Futuristic Form
Sink-Inspired Public Restrooms
This Public Washroom is Part of the Tokyo Toilet Project
Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs
The CROSSER V1 by Bernardo Pereira is for Coastal Cities
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Cascade by Chris Min Has a Comfy Interior
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
This Renault Twingo Concept Features an Inside-Out Design
Futuristic Portable Pods
This Ventilated Pod is Designed For a Multitude Of Applications
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts
The 'Andrietta' Concept Car by Lee Rosario Uses Gas, Hydrogen and More
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts
The Makkina Triumph TR25 is Inspired by the Jabbeke TR2
Retrofuturism Split-Body Race Cars
The Conceptual Traroca V1 Looks Ready for the Track
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Hydrofoil-Equipped Yacht Tenders
The Conceptual 'Alte Volare' Has an Electric Powertrain
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles
Alauda Aeronautics Unveils the New Airspeeder MK4 Vehicle
Vehicular Shipping Container Homes
The Conceptual Jeep Container Home Supports Off-Grid Living
Underwater Bicycling Parking Lots
Amsterdam Opens up a Large Underwater Lot at Centraal Station
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Retro-Style Electric Vans
The Porsche x VW Renndienst Id.Buzz Bus Revives a Classic Design
Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles
The Robotic City Car by Facundo Castellano is Futuristic
Electric Cargo Trike Concepts
The New Cake Slev Concept is Imagined for Urban Environments
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles
This Audi Concept Vehicle by Yunsik Kim is Shapeshifting
Modular Electric VTOL Aircraft
The 'Sigma-6' Will Come With Swappable Passenger & Cargo Pods
Electrified Classic Saloon Cars
Audi Has Outfitted a Vintage 'NSU Prinz 4' With An Electric Motor
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Underground Delivery Systems
Wendy's & Pipedream are Changing Mobile Order Delivery
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Transport-Inspired Footwear Collections
Mallet London Partners with Transport for London
Harmonious Cityscape Monorails
The HK Monorail Concept by the Ponti Design Studio is Sustainable
Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans
The Hyundai NINE Concept Harkens Back to 1980s Sports Cars
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Cross-Country Beer Trains
The Coors Light Chill Train Invites Passengers Aboard with CGI
Rejuvenated Chinese Train Stations
MAD Architects Breathed New Life Into a Century-Old Station
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains
The Conceptual 'AIRSCP' Electric Train by 2050.LAB is Cutting-Edge
Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft
This Aircraft Will Utilize a Liquid Hydrogen Powertrain
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Royal Carriage Replicas
Uber is Making People Feel Like Royalty with Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Public Hovercraft Transport Systems
Hoverlink is Launching a Hovercraft Service in Ontario, Canada
Wood-Paneled Electric Vehicles
The 2023 Nissan Ariya Surfwagon Concept is Fully Electric
Fast Food EV Chargers
Subway is Partnering with GenZ EV Solutions on Subway Oasis Charging Parks
WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts
Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Modular Accessory Urban E-Bikes
The 'Pendler' E-Bike Concept by Layer Design is Practical
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Capaciously Compact Robotaxis
This Autonomous Taxi Takes Full Advantage Of Its Cabin Space
Subterranean Garden Installations
Tideway is Bringing Attention to the Thames Tideway Tunnel
Toronto Neighborhood Expansions
Spatial Media Offers a Project Overview of the Eastern Waterfront
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Speedy Hydrofoil Water Taxis
The Artemis EF-12 Escape Offers Luxury Rides on the Water
All-Electric Personal Watercraft
This Eminently Sleek Watercraft Will Offer High-Speed Propulsion
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Turtle-Shaped Floating City Concepts
Pangeos the Terayacht Appears to be a Luxurious Vacation
Underwater Bicycle Parking Garages
Wurk's Submerged Garage is Next to Amsterdam's Central Station
Personal Overnight Train Cabins
The 'Yolochka' Cabin Concept Supports the Needs of New Passengers
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
Eco-Friendly Transit Apps
Moovit Partnered with Lime to Deliver Electric Micro-Mobility Options
Luxe European Train Routes
Travel from Paris to Portofino on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Subway-Inspired Colorful Highlighters
Wonjun Jo Designs the New Modular LINE Highlighters
Electrified Retro Sports Cars
The 'Caterham EV Seven' Will Feature An All-Electric Powertrain
Robot Taxi Car Concepts
Didi Introduces Its a RoboTaxi Concept with Robotic Arms
Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles
Jeffrey Miller Creates Riles for the London Underground
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
Vehicle-Connected Mobile Networks
Porsche and Vodafone Launched a 5G Hybrid Mobile Private Network
Underwater Bicycle Parks
VenhoevenCS Architecture + Urbanism Completes the IJboulevard
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Updated Air Taxi Designs
Hyundai Unveils the New Elevated S-A2 Air Taxi During CES
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Zero-Emissions Hypersonic Jets
The Venus Aerospace Stargazer Hypersonic Aircraft Concept is Sleek
Rural-Ready RUV Concepts
The Conceptual ROEWE Panda by Siddharth Sangwan is Futuristic
Public Flying Air-Taxis
The Public eVTOL Design Project by Joowon Lee Readies for Urban Spaces
Hydrofoiling Electric Boats
Navier's 'N30' Boat Promises Eco-Friendly Waterway Transportation
Train-Inspired Striking Graphic Tees
HUMAN MADE Launches the Limited Hong Kong Tram T-Shirt
All-Electric Passenger Aircrafts
Joby Aviation, Inc. Launches a New Aircraft for Passenger Service
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Rebuilt Historic Train Stations
MAD Introduces the Train Station in the Forest in China
High-Speed Californian Electric Trains
Brightline Rail Company is Rolling out a New Electric Train
QR Code Travel Tickets
Delhi Metro Unveils QR Code-Based Paper Tickets for Metro Passengers
Modern Adventure-Ready Duffles
Mission Workshop Debuts the Mass Transit Weekender Duffle
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns
Tremend Designs the Metropolitan Station in Lublin
Real-Time Adaptive Audio Experiences
Interrail Creates Unique SoundTracks for Train Passengers
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Real-Time Transit Updates
Moovit Users Can Now Track Transit Vehicles on the Map in Real Time
Affordable Public Transport Initiatives
Germany Offers Unlimited Public Transit for €49 Monthly
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Sleek Futuristic Electric Vehicles
Nissan Unveils a Look at the Max-Out EV Concept Converitible
Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations
KA Architecture Studio Designs the Jahad Metro Plaza
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Smart Transit Solutions
NEXCOM is Unveiling a New Mobility System for Public Transit at APTA 2023
Revived Contemporary Classic Trains
The Orient Express Showcases a First Glance at New Updates
In-App Flight Booking Features
Uber Will be Launching Flight Functions in the UK Soon
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
Novocastrian Designs the Insulator Lighting Collection
Small-Profile Bullet Trains
JR East Reveals its Latest Series E8 Yamagata Shinkansen
Proposed European Train Routes
A Route from Belgium to Slovakia Could Stop in 50 Cities
Proposed Spanish Speed Trains
A New Train Could Whisk Passengers from Malaga and Marbella