The new London Underground Tube train has been unveiled. It is both futuristic and in line with existing designs -- but is driverless.
A train without a driver —
The new London Underground Tube train has been unveiled. It is both futuristic and in line with existing designs -- but is driverless.
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A fleet of 250 trains are being prepared, and they are expected to remain in service for 40 years.
Cometh the hour, cometh the train —
A fleet of 250 trains are being prepared, and they are expected to remain in service for 40 years.
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Traditional elements of the iconic design heritage, such as the famous London Underground logo, color scheme and typeface, have been preserved.
The mark of quality —
Traditional elements of the iconic design heritage, such as the famous London Underground logo, color scheme and typeface, have been preserved.
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One of the main innovations is that individual carriages will be removed in favor of a single "walk-through design".
The end of the line for carriages —
One of the main innovations is that individual carriages will be removed in favor of a single "walk-through design".
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A new air cooling system has been installed behind the walls and floor. It is so lightweight and slimline that it takes up the minimum of space, and is imperceptible from the inside.
The coolest train ever? —
A new air cooling system has been installed behind the walls and floor. It is so lightweight and slimline that it takes up the minimum of space, and is imperceptible from the inside.
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The traditional comfortable seats have been preserved, though made slightly slimmer.
And if you can get a seat... —
The traditional comfortable seats have been preserved, though made slightly slimmer.
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Automobile-style logos have been placed at key points around the train, enhancing the impression of quality. Here it adorns one of the air vents.
Seal of approval —
Automobile-style logos have been placed at key points around the train, enhancing the impression of quality. Here it adorns one of the air vents.
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The first trains are expected to be rolled out in the mid 2020s.
Ready for action... almost —
The first trains are expected to be rolled out in the mid 2020s.
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