All the stories tagged with trains

Game Strap concept keeps commuters entertained on the way home

12/13/2011, Taking the train home from work is usually a rather boring affair, but designer Jiang Qian has come up with an idea that could make the commute a bit more entertaining while maintaining safety. Dubbed the Game Strap, it essentially [...]

Lightsabers used for train railings in Japan

09/26/2011, We all know what a huge success the Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray release was, and the Force is certainly strong all over the globe. Even those living in the Land of the Rising Sun is not spared (which [...]

21st Century Train Design Will Let You Change Trains On The Go

06/24/2011, Industrial designer Paul Priestman of Priestmangoode had a vision; trains would run continuously non-stop and passengers will be able to switch trains even with the trains moving at high speeds. His reasoning was that stopping at various train stations is [...]

Japan’s Maglev Train Tracks Approved

06/21/2011, For those who are unaware, Japan used to be home to one of the fastest trains, the Shinkansen bullet train, however that honor would not hold forever and was soon toppled by China’s Shanghai Transrapid maglev train which managed to [...]

New Jersey Planning to Add WiFi to Trains

09/03/2010, Following New York’s WiFi plans for Internet access to train commuters, New Jersey is now asking companies to submit bids to provide Internet hotspots on trains and rail stations so passengers can browse the web, access email, and stream audio [...]