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East Asia No tracks, no locopilot: In China, this Rail Bus is revolutionising traditional concepts of buses, trains and trams

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East Asia No tracks, no locopilot: In China, this Rail Bus is revolutionising traditional concepts of buses, trains and trams
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No tracks, no locopilot: In China, this Rail Bus is revolutionising traditional concepts of buses, trains and trams

Jan 07, 2024, 08:39PM IST



The Rail Bus, a pioneering mode of transportation originating in Zhuzhou, China, is a groundbreaking discovery. Introduced by the Chinese manufacturer CRRC, this self-driving vehicle, resembling a train but without tracks, completed its inaugural journey in 2017.

The Rail Bus seeks to revolutionise traditional concepts of buses, trains, and trams.Operating beyond the confines of tracks, it navigates urban streets by tracing painted road markings. These meticulously designed markings serve as its guide, detected by sensors fitted beneath the vehicle. These sensors, equipped with advanced technology, capture minute details of the road, ensuring an incredibly precise journey with millimeter-level accuracy.

 

No tracks, no locopilot: In China, this Rail Bus is revolutionising traditional concepts of buses, trains and trams

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