# Snake-Inspired Transit The CRH-X Cobra Train Hopes to Relieve Overcrowded Roads By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crh-x-cobra References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/crh-x-cobra-concept-train-is-the-future-of-urban-transportation-in-china/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/CRH-X-Cobra/856689) Looks like China may be giving Japan a little competition with regards to [public transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertically-integrated-smart-transit-system) with its CRH-X Cobra train concept. Putting the Japanese bullet train to test, this [sleek and speedy model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next) may be the new standard of transit. Designed by Gary Gu, the CRH-X Cobra train is a concept proposal for the Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd, Tsinghua University and Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Inspired by the [snake it is named after](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-design1), it's designed to relieve overcrowded roads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-speed Rail:** The CRH-X Cobra Train concept showcases the trend of high-speed rail, offering a potential solution for overcrowded roads. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The design of the CRH-X Cobra Train aligns with the trend towards sustainable transportation, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the industry. - **Biologically-inspired Design:** The snake-inspired design of the CRH-X Cobra Train highlights the trend of biologically-inspired design, presenting an opportunity for innovation in the transportation sector. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The CRH-X Cobra Train concept has the potential to disrupt the transportation industry by offering a new and efficient mode of transit. - **Railways:** The CRH-X Cobra Train concept presents opportunities for innovation in the railways industry, particularly in terms of high-speed and sustainable transportation solutions. - **Engineering:** The development and implementation of the CRH-X Cobra Train concept require expertise and advancements in engineering, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Carbon Fiber Subway Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cetrovo-10-carbon-star-rapid-rail.md) - [Small-Profile Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-bullet-trains.md) - [Enhanced Safety Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen.md) - [Proposed Spanish Speed Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-speed-train.md) - [Shapeshifting Railway Inspection Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/railway-motorcycle.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md) - [Anti-Collision E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobra-e-bike.md)