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  Ultimate in High Tech and Luxury Travel                                        Source:  G Train                                        Source: G Train at Dusk                                             Source: G Train Balcony                                          Source: G Train Interior Creation of Famous Superyacht Designer Thierry Gaugain The G train is an all-glass, smart, technological wonder designed for one owner to travel the world's railways.  It is the creation of Paris-based designer Thierry Gaugain.  The 14 car train was invented by Gaugain as an alternative, more leisurely way to see the world as opposed to travel by yacht or jet.  The G train opens up a world of new travel possibilities. $350 Million Luxury Train Gaugain is famous for his superyacht designs, including a 262 foot yacht Venus, that he created for the late founder of Apple, Steve Jobs.  His G Train is a $350 million, radically unique form of transportation.  The train is 1300 feet long with an exte

Zero Emissions Public Transport Source:  Byron Bay Railroad Company New South Wales, Australia It's the world's first solar powered passenger train.  The railroad is owned and operated in Australia by the Byron Bay Railroad Company.  It's been in service since 2017 and has operated perfectly ever since.  It's a global example of the possibilities of zero emissions public transportation. Solar Technology The train is very efficient, requiring only 8.33 watt hours per passenger kilometer.  It has a 6.5 KW rooftop solar array and a lithium ion battery onboard.  During peak solar hours, it is 100% solar powered.  In fact, it's the world's first, in-service train run from onboard solar power. Solar Express The solar express can carry 100 passengers on a three kilometer route back and forth between North Beach station and Brayton Beach station in New South Wales.  It completes the cycle once an hour.  The original 1949 cars were upgraded from diesel loco