The design for a new high -speed train in France has been unveiled, and 97% of the materials used in its construction will be recyclable.
Sustainable high -speed trips
The Japanese design studio Nendo has teamed up with the French company Arep about the fifth generation of SNCF Voyageurs, the “Flow Train” or TGV Inoui. In development since 2018, the design concept has been inspired by the river properties.
“The 'river' is based on a simple idea: the train is different from any other means of transport. It pushes through the landscape, a bit like a river flows.” said The arep.
After more than 620,000 miles test drives, the new trains of SNCF Voyageurs, the French national passenger operator and manufacturer Alstom were presented. In France, which are completely manufactured, the trains run at a speed of approx. 200 miles per hour.
“45 years after the first TGV we will revolutionize high -speed trips again,” Christophe Fanichet, CEO of SNCF Voyageur, said in a press release.
Nature-inspired design
Arep Expand the river motif on the train with carefully selected colors, shapes and materials. The seat layout promotes spatial continuity, with horizontal color compartments between seats and walls. The first and second class cars also have table lamps that have been a staple for TGVs for a long time.
“The idea was to take a fresh look, to introduce a permanent break in the railway world and to determine a technical and industrial environment,” said the company, adding that the interiors should offer a “more personal comfort bubble in a common space”.
French cuisine with high -quality bars will be available in the “heart” of the train, the two -story essential. The ground floor contains average objects, while the upper floor is a “conventional bistro” with French dishes and wine.
According to the press release, this was also the first time in TGV history that the entire train crew was involved in the design process. Drivers, heads and maintenance workers were all consulted and gave feedback on design layouts better for their daily tasks. The drivers also used virtual reality technology to test and select between three different CAB environments.
The trips on the Paris Lyon Marseille line begin in 2026. The line will bring travelers from the capital to the south coast in three hours.