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30 Terrific Train Innovations

From Palace-Resembling Transport to Ferrari-Designed Trains

— March 29, 2014 — Autos
Train innovations come in a variety of forms, from eco-friendly transport ideas to trains conceived by the famous Ferrari car brand. While this mode of transportation dates back to the 1800s, it is still around today and constantly receiving updates on a number of fronts.

High speed trains are a huge development in the last decade, with many reaching up to 300 MPH. This means that people can get to where they want to go in less time, and also become more efficient themselves. Other train innovations include designs that can pick up trash from the railway, and others that have an almost palace-like design.

These trains demonstrate how the world is constantly moving forward and coming up with better solutions to make transportation more efficient and eco-friendly.
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Cost-Saving Trains
Cost-Saving Trains
RailEdge Rail Traffic-Control Software Improves Transportation Efficiency
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Futuristic Magnet Trains
Futuristic Magnet Trains
Japan's Fastest Train Uses a Magnet Propelled Track System
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Speedy Commuter Trains
Speedy Commuter Trains
The Train CRH380A in China is as Fast as a Low-Speed Jet Plane
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Live-In Train Residences
Live-In Train Residences
The Amtrak Residency Program Will Provide Mobile Shelter for Writers
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Television Cartoon Trains
Television Cartoon Trains
The Cartoon Network Created These Paintings of Favorite Characters
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Speedy Low-Carbon Trains
Speedy Low-Carbon Trains
The Priestmangoode Mercury Could Change Domestic Rail Travel
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310-mph Bullet Trains
310-mph Bullet Trains
Japan Announces Plans for the World's Fastest Train
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Eco Bullet Trains
Eco Bullet Trains
Connecticut Set to Receive $117 Billion Amtrak Super Express Train
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Extraordinary Eco Speed-Trains
Extraordinary Eco Speed-Trains
The Hassell A-HSV is a Bullet Train into the Future
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Trash Pick-Up Eco Trains
Trash Pick-Up Eco Trains
The Vacuum Cleaner Rail Engine is a Massive Garbage Collector
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Turbocharged Monorails
Turbocharged Monorails
The UK Javelin Trains Drastically Reduce Traveling Times
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Track-Laying Trains
Track-Laying Trains
The 30-Car KUHF Train Can Make Its Own Tracks On the Fly
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Speedy Eco Trains
Speedy Eco Trains
Sweden's Grona Taget Sets Record
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Literal Money Trains
Literal Money Trains
The X-Train is a Gambling Haven From L.A to Las Vegas
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360 MPH Supertrains
360 MPH Supertrains
TGV French Rail Train Sets Record
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High Speed EcoTrains
High Speed EcoTrains
Greener, Faster Travel for Californians
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High-Speed Train Transfers
High-Speed Train Transfers
Moving Platforms from Priestmangoode Makes Train Travel Faster
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Movie-Inspired Trains
Movie-Inspired Trains
This Fan-Made LEGO Train from Back to the Future Part III is Impressive
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World Travel Tunnel Trains
World Travel Tunnel Trains
The Future Has Arrived with 'Evacuated Tube Transport'
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Supersonic Monorails
Supersonic Monorails
China's ‘He Xie' is the Fastest Train in the World
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Excessively Decadent Passenger Trains
Excessively Decadent Passenger Trains
Tickets for the Nanatsuboshi Luxury Train Are in High Demand
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Automobile-Inspired Trains
Automobile-Inspired Trains
Warsaw Unveils Their New BMW Subway Cars
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Ferrari-Designed Trains
Ferrari-Designed Trains
The NTV Italo Offers a Thrill Ride Just like a Sports Car
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Pimped Train Travel
Pimped Train Travel
Modernized 'Business-Class Trains' by Aleksandar Dimitrov
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Sleek Speed Trains
Sleek Speed Trains
The Priestmangoode 'Mercury' Train Tops Off at 225 MPH
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Improved Green Transportation
Improved Green Transportation
Fabien Vesseron Designs Self-Propelled Train
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Luxurious Super Train Spas
Luxurious Super Train Spas
Japan's Bullet Trains Will Now Feature Hot Foot Baths
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Futuristic Suspended Trains
Futuristic Suspended Trains
Scania ‘U.P. Urban Progress' by Jason Battersby
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