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| Wuhan Optical Valley Air rail. (PHOTO: VCG) |
The first "flying train" is operating in Optics Valley in Wuhan of central China.
The train called "Optics Valley Photon" is a suspension monorail train. Its rail is supported in the air by steel structure columns, and the train body is suspended below the rail beam, which makes it look like it is flying. That's why it's also referred to as the "air train."
The train's advantages include low manufacturing cost, short construction time, environmental adaptability and offering a great view of the surrounding landscape with its 270-degree view.
It is also good for saving energy. The lightweight body and other low-carbon technologies reduce its energy consumption by 15 percent per 100 kilometers.
Designed for both commuting and sightseeing, the "Optics Valley Photon" aerial rail train has a fully automatic driving function. Besides, it has integrated face recognition and two-dimensional code scanning for smart traveling.