# Hydrogen Turbine Trains The 'Spacetrain' Enhances Ground Travel with a Lightweight Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-travel References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/07/31/move-over-metro/) & [spacetrain.fr](https://www.spacetrain.fr/) Transportation is slated to change dramatically over the coming years, which is evident with the 'Spacetrain' that looks to offer an alternative when it comes to ground travel. The air-cushioned 'Spacetrain' is positioned as a competitor to the Hyperloop and is capable of transporting passengers at up to 745mph in order to make traditional travel methods on land far more efficient. The need for efficient yet speedy ground travel solutions is only increasing, which is pushing designers to create methods of transporting people while thinking of future needs rather than just the needs of today. The Spacetrain is an example of this with a design that is crafted from carbon fiber and CNT, and is set to start testing in 2019. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Efficient Ground Travel Solutions:** The need for efficient yet speedy ground travel solutions is driving designers to create innovative methods of transportation for future needs. - **Lightweight Carbon Fiber Designs:** Designers are utilizing carbon fiber and CNT in their creations, such as the Spacetrain, to create lightweight and efficient travel solutions. - **Alternative to Hyperloop:** The Spacetrain is positioned as a competitor to the Hyperloop, offering an alternative high-speed ground travel option. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry has the opportunity to innovate and develop efficient, high-speed ground travel solutions. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can explore the use of carbon fiber and CNT in design and manufacturing processes, creating lightweight and sustainable products. - **Technology:** The technology industry can support the development and implementation of high-speed transportation systems like the Spacetrain. ## 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) - [Bullet Train-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-shinkansen.md) - [Proposed Spanish Speed Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-speed-train.md) - [Innovative Maritime Transportation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maritime-transportation-system.md) - [Public Hovercraft Transport Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapid-transit-hovercraft.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md)