JOURNAL ARTICLE

NEXT STOP: THE FUTURE.

  • Published In: Week Junior: Science + Nature, 2025, n. 88. P. 30 1 of 2

  • Database: Science Reference Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the evolution of train technology over the past 200 years, highlighting key developments from the first modern railway in the UK to the latest innovations in high-speed and maglev trains. It begins with the Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825 and the introduction of George Stephenson's Rocket, which set the standard for steam engines. The article discusses the transition from steam to diesel and electric trains, the advent of high-speed railways like Japan's Shinkansen and France's TGV, and China's extensive high-speed network. It concludes by exploring future possibilities, including maglev trains and the hyperloop concept, emphasizing the ongoing push for cleaner and faster rail travel. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Week Junior: Science + Nature. 2025/06, Issue 88, p30
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2517-6013
  • Accession Number:187103266
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