Watch this train switch tracks all by itself in Chongqing
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A video showing a monorail in southwest China’s Chongqing automatically switching tracks has gone viral again during the National Day holiday. As the train speeds toward the junction, a massive section of track slides into position, allowing the train to seamlessly switch tracks, with no manual intervention. The system is part of Chongqing’s monorail network, designed to navigate the city’s mountainous terrain, steep slopes and rivers. At the Biji Station on Line 3, the sliding turnout can move a section of track weighing about 120 tonnes by 4.25 meters, with an alignment error of no more than 3 millimeters. The switching process takes less than 30 seconds. For passengers, it’s not just a ride, but also a front-row view of some seriously impressive rail engineering. #Chongqing #ChinaMoments #nationalday #holiday #chinatravel 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈
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