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Transformative Train Carriages

42 Technology's Adaptable Carriage Makes the Most of Unsold Seats

— June 10, 2017 — Autos
One of the biggest problems with traditional train carriages is that not having every single seat filled means that a carrier will miss out on maximizing their earning potential. To remedy this, 42 Technology developed a flexible solution to this issue called the Adaptable Carriage.

With the Adaptable Carriage, train companies are able to reconfigure empty seats and tables to create ample space for more cargo. This project is one that was funded by the Rail Safety and Standards Board, which aims to reduce pollution from transportation. In terms of this adaptable design's environmental impact, it has the potential to significantly increase the efficiency in which goods are transported and people travel.

As it stands, the Adaptable Carriage is ready to be tested, with a setup that can be retrofitted to existing trains, or incorporated into the interiors of future train designs.
Trend Themes
1. Adaptable Train Carriages - The Adaptable Carriage is a transformative solution to the problem of maximizing earning potential on trains, and creates an opportunity for future adaptable train designs.
2. Cargo-friendly Train Designs - The Adaptable Carriage's ability to reconfigure empty seats and tables for cargo creates a trend towards cargo-friendly train designs.
3. Eco-efficient Transportation - The potential for the Adaptable Carriage to reduce pollution and increase efficiency in transportation creates a trend towards eco-efficient train designs.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The Adaptable Carriage's transformative design creates an opportunity for innovation in the transportation industry.
2. Railway - The Adaptable Carriage's retrofitted and incorporated designs creates an opportunity for innovation in the railway industry.
3. Cargo Transportation - The Adaptable Carriage's cargo-friendly trend creates an opportunity for innovation in the cargo transportation industry.
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