Photos: Cambridge boffins showcase tech of tomorrow

From bomb-sniffing chips to in-train entertainment systems...

By Gemma Simpson, 13 November 2006 14:40

Is it a plane? No. Is it a train? Yes.

This is an interactive in-train entertainment system with large touchscreens installed for travellers to choose from a variety of films and TV shows.

A working prototype recently hitched a ride on First Great Western Trains, where an entire carriage was decked out, garnering positive feedback from travellers.

First Great Western trains is still deciding whether to roll out the seats on more trains. The service is expected to have a price tag of between £1 and £5, depending on what you watch.

Photo credit: Gemma Simpson

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