China has driverless trains that run on virtual tracks.

China has just opened its first virtual rail train service in Sichuan. Instead of using traditional rails, the system incorporates sensors to create a route map. This railway line, called ART T1, cost $120 million and currently serves residents in Yibin city.

It is estimated that it can currently accommodate the transportation needs of 10,000 passengers per day and increase to 25,000 passengers in the future. ART T1 has a maximum speed of 70 km/h and can carry 300 passengers at a time. This train is also capable of autonomous operation. A person sitting at the back will be responsible for handling emergencies such as the train deviating from its trajectory or encountering obstacles.

The ART (Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit) railway system was developed by China's CRRC Group, one of the world's largest train manufacturers. This invisible railway line is 3.75 meters wide and is represented by white dots on the track.

Feng Jianghua, the train's chief engineer, said that building the virtual rail system was much cheaper than building a subway or tram. The train is equipped with various sensors and can collect information and determine its position on the track as it moves.

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Huong Thao