# Futuristic Driverless Trains The New Tube for London is Self-Driving By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-tube-for-london References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/10/09/priestmangoode-driverless-tube-trains-london-underground/) & [priestmangoode](http://www.priestmangoode.com/) Design studio Priestmangoode teamed up with Transport for London to create the 'New Tube for London,' a concept for a fleet of [driverless trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ewagon). The project will begin to be implemented in the [underground network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners6) as early as 2020. The studio nixed the traditional carriages in favor of a singular structure, complete with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. One prototype of the train is equipped with a diver's cab, the other is not. This is because the first trains to be introduced will have drivers; however, they will be gradually swapped out for the driverless model. The front of the train features a large window framed by [curved LED lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-fx-super-one) that shines a bright white when the train is in forward motion, and red when it is in reverse. The LED lighting has also been incorporated throughout the train's interior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Driverless Trains:** The development of driverless trains has the potential to transform public transportation by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving safety. - **Singular Structures:** The use of singular structure designs in trains may lead to more comfortable and spacious interiors, as well as easier maintenance and upgradability. - **LED Lighting Integration:** The integration of LED lighting throughout trains can improve the passenger experience by providing better visibility, ambiance, and communication. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage driverless train technology to improve urban mobility, increase ridership, and reduce traffic congestion and emissions. - **Design:** The design industry can contribute to the development of innovative and functional train interiors and exteriors, as well as branding and visual communication. - **Technology:** The technology industry can advance the development and implementation of autonomous systems, sensors, connectivity, and data analytics in public transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Deco Self-Driving Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-robovan.md) - [Accessible Train Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteus-rail-interior-system.md) - [Autonomous Robot Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-1.md) - [Cab-Less Transporter EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transporter.md) - [Futuristic Train Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Autonomous Cabin-Free Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-truck.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md)