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Subway Safety Culverts

The U-Roadbed is a Deep Ditch for Escaping the Impact of an Oncoming Train

— April 24, 2013 — Autos
Not every death off of train and subway platforms is a suicide -- it is occasionally the result of an accident or somebody's senseless attempt to violently end another's life. The U-Roadbed concept is a redesign of the tracks of high-speed public transportation vehicles, integrating a deep ditch in which passengers can seek refuge.

Whether a person ends up in front of a train on purpose or by terrible misfortune, he would be afforded the option of saving himself from being hit head-on. The trough is large enough to accommodate someone lying down, keeping him free from contact with any of the components on the underside of the cars. One can remain in Ruidong Wu's U-Roadbed until the subway has passed over him and the coast is clear to climb back onto the platform.
Trend Themes
1. Subway-safety Culverts - The integration of deep ditches in subway tracks to provide a refuge for passengers in case of accidents or attacks presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in subway safety systems.
2. Accident Prevention Technology - Developing advanced technologies and systems to prevent accidents and increase safety on train and subway platforms can lead to disruptive innovations in the transportation industry.
3. Personal Safety Solutions - Creating innovative personal safety solutions, such as the U-Roadbed concept, that provide individuals with options for avoiding accidents and violence in public transportation settings has the potential to disrupt the safety and security industry.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The U-Roadbed concept and other safety innovations offer disruptive opportunities for the transportation industry to improve commuter safety and enhance public transportation systems.
2. Technology - The development of accident prevention technologies and safety systems can disrupt the technology industry by creating new solutions for enhancing safety in public and private transportation.
3. Security - The creation of innovative personal safety solutions presents disruptive opportunities for the security industry to develop new products and services that address safety concerns in public spaces, including transportation platforms.
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