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13 Mysteries and Thrillers Set on Trains
Murder on the Orient Express is one of the most beloved murder mysteries of all time, with its fascinating setting and twists (don’t worry, no spoilers here!). But it’s not the only mystery set on a train — partly because so …
World’s first: Penguin-like delivery robot fleet rides trains to courier goods in China
Shenzhen’s 7‑Eleven shops are about to deliver their beverages and snacks by robots that commute on the subway. On Monday, the southern Chinese megacity launched a fleet of 41 autonomous delivery bots that board trains during off‑peak hours, exit at …
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World’s first 3D-printed train station to be built in just six hours
3D-printed architecture continues to go from strength to strength, with all kinds of projects now being created with the burgeoning technology, including a Walmart, housing, and even a data center. The latest example comes from Japan, where a new train station will be …
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6 Spectacular North American Train Trips
In the 19th and 20th centuries, railroads revolutionized transportation in North America, permanently accelerating the pace of travel across the continent. Today, many of those railroad tracks host an assortment of historic excursion trains, inviting rides to slow down and …
15 Iconic Train Experiences That Disappeared with History
The true birthplace of modern luxury service wasn’t a five-star hotel – it was a train. America’s premier rail services pioneered amenities that would reshape hospitality across industries. Every detail, from the specialized passenger lounges to the dedicated service staff, …
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Commuter Pods Ride Old Railway Lines
Country folk tend to like the independence offered by their cars, so how do you get them to use public transit? The Monocab system may be the answer, as it utilizes individual on-demand pods that travel on existing abandoned railways. …
Northrop Grumman wins DARPA contract for a railway on the Moon
In preparation for a permanent human colony on the Moon, DARPA has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman to develop a lunar railway concept, as part of the 10-year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study. Article Link
The US Military Almost Deployed Nuclear Missile Trains on American Railroads During the Cold War
According to a 1992 assessment of the project by Air Force Lt. Col. Terrence G. Crossey, 25 of the military service’s trains would hold two 71-foot Peacekeepers apiece, totaling 50 missiles overall, with another fifty missiles designated for Minuteman silos. The …