# Rainbow Train Tunnels The Birmingham Railroad Bridge Receives a Technicolor Makeover By M | Published 2014-09-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Train-Tunnel References: [wherecoolthingshappen](http://www.wherecoolthingshappen.com/boring-railroad-underpass-colors-with-vibrant-leds/) & [billfitzgibbons](http://www.billfitzgibbons.com/portfolio/) The Birmingham railroad bridge located in Alabama received a technicolor makeover that transformed the train tunnel from a dark and omniscient space into a sea of rainbow color. The transformation is known as the LightRails installation that uses a series of chromatic lights to turn the tunnel into a rainbow of light that pedestrians could walk through. The LightRails installation was created by artist Bill FizGibbons as a neat way to bring light to an otherwise dark and unapproachable space. FizGibbons attached several [ambient LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light) along the Birmingham train tunnel that were hooked up to a computer so that FizGibbons could create [rainbow light patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-25). A once unfriendly space has now been completely revamped for pedestrians to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Technicolor Transformation:** The use of chromatic lights to transform dark spaces into vibrant, immersive experiences. - **Light Installation:** Incorporating ambient LED lights to enhance the atmosphere of indoor and outdoor environments. - **Interactive Public Art:** Engaging communities through the creation of visually appealing and interactive installations in public spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to use light and color to transform spaces and create immersive experiences for audiences. - **Urban Development:** Integrating visually stunning artworks and installations into urban environments to enhance the quality of public spaces. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Creating unique attractions and destinations that draw visitors and contribute to the vibrancy of cities and communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md) - [Vibrant Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rico-gatson.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Kaleidoscopic Lazy Rivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaleidoscope-kavern.md) - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md)