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[Neo]

Low-tech Magazine has an interesting article up about underground automated transportation systems for consumer goods in Europe.  It's been done before and obviously never caught on since we don't hear much about it today, but it is an interesting concept if someone were to get it right.

It's an interesting alternative to shipping items using the congested roadways, conventional train systems, etc.  I honestly don't think this type of shipping system will ever catch on, but I'm curious what everyone's thoughts are on this type of system.

http://www.lowtechma...ld-without.html

[mgman]

Neo, on Mar 6 2008, 03:05 PM, said:

Low-tech Magazine has an interesting article up about underground automated transportation systems for consumer goods in Europe.  It's been done before and obviously never caught on since we don't hear much about it today, but it is an interesting concept if someone were to get it right.

It's an interesting alternative to shipping items using the congested roadways, conventional train systems, etc.  I honestly don't think this type of shipping system will ever catch on, but I'm curious what everyone's thoughts are on this type of system.

http://www.lowtechma...ld-without.html

Seems like a great idea but hugely expensive where there are not already tunnels. This is a great use of technology but it has been done in the past. Maybe with the increase in street shipping, underground units will look cheaper. Chicago had a tunnel delivery system in use until the 50s and it was part of the reason of the flood during the 90s. Here is a video about it.