Combining the best of high-speed trains and autonomous-vehicle tech, they are emerging as a less expensive, more sustainable option.

An emerging alternative to traditional light rail, known in the English-speaking world as the trackless tram, has been under development for a mere five years by the Chinese high-speed-rail authority – and yet is already operating in three cities there. Trackless-tram projects are deep in the planning phase in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup as well as several places in Australia, including Melbourne, Western Sydney, Townsville and Perth. It’s also being studied in Pottstown, just outside of Philadelphia in the US.

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