The train is one of the means of land transport that is used the most on a daily basis. The main claim is that we leave the personal vehicle in the garage and we manage to reduce environmental pollution. Likewise, it also gives the convenience of reaching many parts of the country or outside of it. However, the world changes and we must change with it. This is how it begins the presentation of the "Ideenzug Project" promoted by Deutsche Bahn, Germany's main railway company.
This project wants, above all, to reinvent the interior of the passenger compartments. It is true that we have had long-distance high-speed trains for years. However, it is true that the railway industry must bet on reinventing the interior of the convoys. What's more, it should be a claim for all types of users. And it seems, the train of the future can come from the hand of this important and ambitious project.
In Ideenzug they have proposed different solutions to get the public's attention. From Deutsche Bahn they know that all types of users move on the trains every day: entire families, businessmen, athletes, etc. And that is why the interiors must be adapted to the maximum.
Among the most interesting proposals are that of implant an indoor gym or place screens on all seats. Or, if your favorite soccer, basketball or any other popular sport team is immersed in a competition and that match is played while you are traveling, why not have a big screen to enjoy these contents?
The smallest or youngest members of the household have also been considered. If the trips are very long, it is difficult for them to remain seated in their seats throughout the journey. In such a way, the best is adapt space for them with screens and game consoles to occupy the time.
Now, if it comes to work, Ideenzug also has a solution for workers on the move. It is very true that these routes - the AVE is a great example of this - are used to advance work. The best is adapt space with glass partitions and that are baptized as «MyCabin». Here the user can relax, work or listen to music without being disturbed by other passengers.
Relaxation, as you are already checking, is one of the main claims. And hence, also included in the Ideenzug project some ergonomic seats that can be swiveled to face the train's large windows. In this way you can enjoy panoramic views with less noise. Yes, less noise since it would include headrests with a projection that would dampen ambient noise, allowing the passenger to enjoy the trip to the fullest.
Finally, the idea that has surprised us the most is the one that refers to small cabins where you can take a 20 minute nap before resuming the journey. Who has not seen all those public transport passengers in the morning trying to get as comfortable as possible in their seats to take a nap? In other words, it would be used - especially - in the mornings, when passengers begin their work shift at untimely hours and in which they could rest undisturbed.
In general ideas, you want to innovate in this popular land transport. Without it being a luxury service - perhaps the price of the ticket could increase somewhat - but in exchange you could enjoy all these elements inside. Yes, from the company It is advised that there is no attempt to implement all these concepts at the same time in a single train, but adapt all ideas to the needs of customers. So this leads to surveys, on-site testing, and improvements. On the other hand, at the moment they are ideas that are being presented but at no time has a date been set to implement them and put them into practice. Which of them do you think is the best idea to carry out on a train?