# Improved Green Transportation Fabien Vesseron Designs Self-Propelled Train By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-propelled-train References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?individual_id=214129&set_id=323434&) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/fabves/) Fabien Vesseron of France designed this self-propelled train concept as part of a project for Extreme Design. The trains are über-modern and ready to add to the already great European high-speed train system. The self-propelled train has an open design, with large doors and interior cabins. The [sleeping cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-travel) are downright space age. Now if only the US could get in on some of that [high-speed public transport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen) action. **Implications** - The featured images of the high-speed train are all drawings of the proposed design. They have a high-class image that is clean and stylish. Designs are featured in both dark grey and white colors with bright accents. The trains even feature beds for overnight journeys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-speed Public Transport:** Opportunity for developing innovative, self-propelled trains for efficient and comfortable transportation. - **Space Age Interiors:** Potential for disruptive innovations in interior design to create futuristic and comfortable train cabins. - **Sleek and Stylish Designs:** Opportunity to create visually appealing and modern train designs that attract passengers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** Industry can explore new technologies and designs to improve public transportation systems. - **Interior Design:** Industry can tap into the demand for futuristic and comfortable train interiors. - **Industrial Design:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create sleek and stylish train designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Bullet Train-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-shinkansen.md) - [River-Inspired Train Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgv-inoui.md) - [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) - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md)