What will the trains of the future look like? If the designs and concepts in this cluster are any indication, they’ll be fast, eco-friendly and multifunctional.
We’ve featured a number of designs for futuristic trains at TrendHunter.com, and this slideshow represents the best of them. From space pod trains meant for speedy personal transit to hybrid truck-trains that can move on both streets and rails, the future of mass transit has great potential.
Implications - Consumers in modern society are only attracted to the most contemporary designs. Products that have a clean-cut aesthetic appeal to those who want to stay on the cutting edge of style. Companies could develop more items with this in mind.
17 Trains of the Future
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Space Pod-Inspired Vehicles
Luigi Colani's Futuristic Planes, Trains and Automobiles
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Personal Trains
ULTRa Future Train
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Hybrid Trains-Semi Truck
The Silvertip Blade Runner
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Futuristic Public Transit Pods
Personal Train Capsules
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Tequila Express
Drink Your Way Through Mexico on the Tequila Train
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Futuristic Suspended Trains
Scania ‘U.P. Urban Progress' by Jason Battersby
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Manga-Themed Transportation
Japan's Anime-Embellished Trains
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High Speed EcoTrains
Greener, Faster Travel for Californians
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LED Trainvertising
Half KM of Ads in London Heathrow Express
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Fastest Train Ever
319 MPH Central Japan Railway
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Perpetual Passenger Train
Non-Stop Metro Rail Transit
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Greening Train Stations
Birmingham's New Street Station
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Speedy Eco Trains
Sweden's Grona Taget Sets Record
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The Train Bus
Multi Modal Travel
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USB Train Tickets
The Weneo ID Smart USB Card
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Trains That Mimic Nature
Renfe Protects Planet With Animal-Inspired Transportation
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Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits
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River-Inspired Train Interiors
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Hydrogen Fuel Cars
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Urban Robot Traffic Safety
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Luxury Lounge Evs
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Bookable Autonomous Shuttles
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Joint Auto Design Installations
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Groundbreaking Public Transit Models
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Electrically Powered Self-Driving Shuttles
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Sleek Design-Forward Vehicles
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Lightweight Travel Trailers
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STEAM-Inspired Construction Toy Systems
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Production-Ready Robotic Taxis
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Electric Freight Networks
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Single-Seater Electric Vehicles
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Future Urban Mobility Cars
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Bold Modular Electric Vehicles
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Collaborative E-Bike Designs
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Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots
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Shapeshifting Delivery Systems
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Rugged Adventure-Ready Electric SUVs
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Tubular Electric Concepts
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Sleek Fully Electric SUVs
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Purpose-Built Robotaxi Design
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Transparent Sphere Vehicles
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Hybrid & Electric Powertrains
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Innovative Maritime Transportation Systems
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Electric Urban Hatchbacks
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Modular Cargo-Hauling Electric Trikes
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Collaborative Vehicle Concepts
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Planet-Conscious Workspaces
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Carbon Fiber Subway Trains
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Smart Mobility Vehicles
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Entertainment-Integrated Luxe Vans
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Workspace Seating System
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Humanitarian Sleep Pod Designs
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Autonomous Rest Vehicles
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Autonomous Vehicle Maintenance Pods
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Modular Utility Vehicles
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Interactive Virtual Train Tours
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Compact Camping Power Stations
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