CHINA'S ZHUZHOU CITY HAS LAUNCHED THE WORLD'S FIRST TRACKLESS TRAIN USING VIRTUAL RAILS GUIDED BY WHITE DOTTED LINES
Zhuzhou, a city in China’s Hunan Province, has made transportation history by launching the world’s first trackless train, a futuristic system that runs without traditional steel rails. Instead of physical tracks, this intelligent train follows “virtual rails” created by white dotted lines painted on the road and guided by advanced sensors, cameras, and GPS technology. The result is a rail-like experience with the flexibility of a road vehicle.
Known as the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) system, the train can carry hundreds of passengers while operating on normal city streets. It uses rubber tires, allowing it to adapt routes easily without the massive cost and disruption of laying conventional railway tracks. If a road needs to change, the virtual rails can simply be repainted, making the system incredibly flexible for fast-growing urban areas.
The trackless train is also environmentally friendly. It runs on electric power, producing zero direct emissions, and is designed to reduce traffic congestion by offering high-capacity public transport at a lower cost than subways or light rail systems. Its smart navigation allows it to dock precisely at stations, just like a real train, ensuring smooth boarding and accessibility for passengers.
For cities struggling with overcrowding, pollution, and expensive transport infrastructure, Zhuzhou’s innovation offers a powerful alternative. It combines the efficiency of rail transit with the adaptability of buses, creating a new category of urban mobility.
This breakthrough shows how transportation is evolving beyond steel tracks and concrete tunnels. With virtual rails, smart guidance systems, and clean energy, the future of public transport may be faster to build, cheaper to maintain, and far more flexible than ever before.
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