# Innovative Hourglass Trains A Double-Decker Train Repositions the Tracks at the Core of the Cars By Amelia Roblin | Published 2017-08-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doubledecker-train References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/08/07/two-times-the-train/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/prathyush) Commuters are accustomed to seeing trains sitting upon tracks, so it's surprising to consider this unique, double-decker train that integrates its rails along the middle of the carriages. The futuristic design produces two very separate levels of passenger cabins that feel like wholly independent trains –– one out of sight to the other. Prathyush Devadas's design provides that stations have two levels of platforms as well, assisting with a reduction in crowds and congestion as the double-decker train is boarded and disembarked. What's also interesting about the upper and lower weight distribution of this newfangled transit concept is that the technology would be maglev and balanced as such. Energy consumption would be optimized further with the installation of wind turbines, harnessing energy from the very currents created by the train in motion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Double-decker Trains:** Creating separate levels of passenger cabins for more efficient and spacious transportation. - **Maglev Technology:** Implementing magnetic levitation technology for improved energy consumption and smoother rides. - **Wind Energy Integration:** Utilizing wind turbines to harness energy generated by the train's motion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Exploring innovative train designs to enhance efficiency and passenger experience. - **Renewable Energy:** Integrating renewable energy sources into transportation infrastructure for sustainable solutions. - **Urban Planning:** Designing infrastructure that reduces congestion and enhances public transportation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md) - [Accessible Train Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteus-rail-interior-system.md) - [Personal Overnight Train Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolochka-cabin-concept.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md) - [River-Inspired Train Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgv-inoui.md) - [Accessible Train Fleet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-train.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Bullet Train-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-shinkansen.md) - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md)