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Germany unveils futuristic 'Idea Train' complete with gym

Daily Mail - Science & tech

German engineers have unveiled an ultra-futuristic train with noise cancelling chairs, tablet stands, games consoles and even a gym as a rival to self-driving cars. The'Ideenzug' or'Idea Train' was presented by railway firm Deutsche Bahn at an exhibition in the city of Nuremberg as part of moves to revolutionise morning commutes. Features on board the double-decker train include chairs that swivel to face either direction, television screens and pods set aside for'power napping'. Rail firms hope the design will rival self-driving cars, which are expected to be popular among those who want to take their mind off their daily commute. Features on board the double-decker train include chairs that swivel to face either direction, television screens and pods set aside for'power napping' (pictured) Jörg Sandvoß, head of Deutsche Bahn Regio, told Süddeutsche Zeitung that car makers want to create'rolling living rooms' and train companies need to come up with even better options.