CTrains
CTrains is a fictional modular rail transit concept designed for urban and regional passenger service. The term refers to both the rolling stock and the associated control software and network architecture developed by the fictional CTrains Consortium in the early 2020s.
Design and technology: CTrains envisions modular trainsets consisting of two-, three-, or five-car units that can
Operations and control: The concept supports automated or semi-automatic operation using CBTC/ATO-like functionality and centralized traffic
Service and deployment: CTrains is designed for high-frequency urban routes with core corridor headways potentially as
Evaluation: Proponents highlight modularity and standardized interfaces as means to reduce lifecycle costs and simplify maintenance.