Berlin’s plan for driverless magnetic trains derided by climate groups
by Kate Connolly in Berlin from Environment | The Guardian on (#6HF4R)
Local government proposal to revive 1980s M-Bahn described as energy-hogging and vain fantasy project
Plans for a driverless magnetic train that would swoop through Berlin and carry passengers and goods are under way as part of the local government's attempts to boost the German capital's green credentials.
The project, put forward by the city's new conservative-led government, is said to have sufficient political backing and, say its backers, would help Berlin achieve its goal to become net zero by 2045.
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