British Designers Introduce the Hyper-Speed Vertical Train
Itai Buenahora — March 28, 2014 — Art & Design
References: newindianexpress & motherboard.vice
British designers Christopher Christophi and Lucas Mazarrasa introduce the sky-piercing skyscraper trains, housed in the architectural depths of a hyper-speed Vertical Train Hub.
These high-speed trains jolt upwards at the side of the skyscraper, and send passengers to their level of choice within seconds. Each train travels and transitions from its original horizontal formation, to ascend vertically. The train carriages, each carrying 10 people between two rows facing one another, pivot similarly to a Ferris wheel, and would enable passengers to remain upright and have a beautiful glance at the cityscape on their upward or underground journey.
Christophi stated, “The vertical train hub aims to resolve the inevitable challenges that cities will face by 2075, and offers a deliverable and sustainable solution for the future of the transport generation,” and with a captivating idea as such, we are in the right ‘direction’.
These high-speed trains jolt upwards at the side of the skyscraper, and send passengers to their level of choice within seconds. Each train travels and transitions from its original horizontal formation, to ascend vertically. The train carriages, each carrying 10 people between two rows facing one another, pivot similarly to a Ferris wheel, and would enable passengers to remain upright and have a beautiful glance at the cityscape on their upward or underground journey.
Christophi stated, “The vertical train hub aims to resolve the inevitable challenges that cities will face by 2075, and offers a deliverable and sustainable solution for the future of the transport generation,” and with a captivating idea as such, we are in the right ‘direction’.
Trend Themes
1. High-speed Vertical Transport - The trend of high-speed vertical transport presents an opportunity for the development of hyper-speed trains and related technology.
2. Sustainable Future Transport - A trend toward sustainable and efficient transport presents opportunities for innovations in transportation infrastructure and technology.
3. Seamless Urban Mobility - The ongoing trend of urbanization presents an opportunity for innovations in seamless urban mobility, including the integration of high-speed vertical transport in urban areas.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry has an opportunity to invest in the development of high-speed vertical transport technology and related infrastructure.
2. Architecture and Construction - The architecture and construction industry has an opportunity to design and build new structures and infrastructure to accommodate high-speed vertical transport options.
3. Smart City Technologies - The smart city technology industry has an opportunity to develop and integrate technologies that allow for seamless integration and management of high-speed vertical transport in urban areas.
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