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Viral Video: China Rolls Out World’s Glass-Bottomed Sky Train, Offers Stunning 270-Degree Views | Watch

The sky train has glass paneling on three sides, offering passengers on board a stunning 270-degree view of the picturesque landscape of the country. 

Viral Video: In yet another futuristic creation, China recently rolled out world’s first glass-bottom sky train that runs on renewable energy. According to CGTN, the  renewable energy-suspension railway demonstration line rolled off in southwest China’s Chengdu on June 26.

  1. The sky train has glass paneling on three sides, offering passengers on board a stunning 270-degree view of the picturesque landscape of the country.
  2. The maximum capacity of one carriage is 120 people and the train can travel at a speed of 80 km/hr.
  3. According to its developer, the train tops out at 80 kilometers per hour and costs only about one-sixth to one-eighth of a regular subway.
  4. Driven by new energy resources, the sky train is greener and more economical
  5. As per the company, the vehicle will function as a suspended rail train and operate using a lithium battery power pack.
  6. As against the subway or light rail, the air-rail project merges the features of tourist traffic as well as sightseeing.

A video of the sky train has been shared by CGTN on YouTube, that has gone viral.

One user wrote, ”Damn i m impressed China is just awesome,” while another wrote, “This will attract more tourism than the local commute day to day life. Sightseeing and fun with loved ones..”.

The Dayi Air-rail project is being developed by Zhongtang Air Rail Technology and the company is expecting to conclude the construction at the end of this year, reported China Central Television (CCTV).

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