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Speedy Low-Carbon Trains

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Priestmangoode Mercury Could Change Domestic Rail Travel

— July 16, 2010 — Autos
The Priestmangoode Mercury, a high-speed, low-carbon, double-decker train, has been unveiled by the London-based design firm.

A designer behind the project, Paul Priestman, is hoping that the concept become what he calls “the new Great British design icon, following in the footsteps of Concorde, the Spitfire, Rolls Royce and the Routemaster bus.” Could the Priestmangoode Mercury be the future of domestic rail travel?

Photo Credits: designboom, priestmangoode

Implications - Even if it isn't, the concept raises excitement in terms of the possibilities available for future railway travel. WIth many countries still in the process of weighing the costs and benefits of domestic rail travel, the concept's high-speed, low-carbon combination shows the public and government officials the potential for environmentally friendly (and time optimized) alternatives to cars.
Trend Themes
1. High-speed Trains - The Priestmangoode Mercury showcases the potential for high-speed trains in domestic rail travel.
2. Low-carbon Transportation - The concept of the Priestmangoode Mercury highlights the importance of low-carbon alternatives in the transportation industry.
3. Double-decker Trains - The Priestmangoode Mercury introduces the possibility of double-decker trains for increased capacity.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The Priestmangoode Mercury presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry, specifically within the rail sector.
2. Renewable Energy - The concept of low-carbon trains like the Priestmangoode Mercury opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry.
3. Design - The Priestmangoode Mercury showcases how design can play a crucial role in revolutionizing the train industry.
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