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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Kate Connolly in Berlin

Berlin’s plan for driverless magnetic trains derided by climate groups

Artist’s impression of the M-Bahn.
Artist’s impression of the revived M-Bahn. Its supporters say the network would help Berlin reach net zero by 2045. Photograph: Graft GmbH

Plans for a driverless magnetic train that would swoop through Berlin and carry passengers and goods are under way as part of the local government’s attempts to boost the German capital’s green credentials.

The project, put forward by the city’s new conservative-led government, is said to have sufficient political backing and, say its backers, would help Berlin achieve its goal to become net zero by 2045.

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