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Incredible plans for ‘world’s fastest train’ FluxJet set to whizz passengers across country at 621mph

Incredible plans for ‘world’s fastest train’ FluxJet set to whizz passengers across country at 621mph INCREDIBLE plans have been unveiled to construct the world’s fastest train, capable of transporting passengers at an astounding speed of 621mph across a country. The ambitious ÂŁ14 billion high-speed floating train system is expected to connect two major cities before 2035. A Canadian startup, TransPod,…

Self-driving cars could be on UK roads by 2026, says transport secretary

Mark Harper says vehicles can improve road safety and personal freedom, as autonomous cars face increased scrutinyAutonomous vehicles could be on UK roads as soon as 2026, the transport secretary has said, as ministers seeks to capture as much as ÂŁ42bn of the international self-driving market within the coming decade.“This technology exists, it works, and what we’re doing is putting in place the proper legislation so that people can have full confidence in the safety of this technology,” Mark Harper told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Wednesday. Continue reading…