Tokyo Trains Connect While Traveling
Moving platforms that connect high-speed trains while in motion – sounds like a great idea, right…right?
‘Moving Platforms’ takes two high-speed trains (around for years in Japan/China, still working out the kinks in America) and connects them with an extendable platform, which acts like a tunnel allowing passengers to transfer trains while both are in (very fast) motion. This cuts down on transfer times and station stops, streamlining the process of rail travel.
This idea has been around since the 1960s, though even current infrastructures do not allow for such a futuristic, and all be it dangerous train-jumping process.
According to reports, this new model plan means trains would never enter a city. Trams would pick up passengers from various locations to rendezvous with the proper connecting service. Trains would run constantly, and only stop for occasional maintenance.
We’re taking bets on how many insane deaths happen if and when this plan comes to fruition anytime soon.
Source: Jalopnik
Dec 14th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
[...] readers of a rail concept, which connects high speed trains together while in motion, called Moving Platforms. This insane idea might take off in Japan or China, but you won’t see it on US-soil anytime [...]