Why The Aerotrain Totally Failed

The Aerotrain, a groundbreaking innovation in transportation, emerged in the mid-20th century as a vision of streamlined, high-speed travel. Conceived by French engineer Jean Bertin in the 1960s, the Aerotrain aimed to revolutionize rail travel with its hovercraft-like design, utilizing air cushion technology to glide above its track. Bertin’s prototype, the Aérotrain 01, conducted successful test runs in the late 1960s, showcasing its potential for high speeds and efficiency. However, despite initial enthusiasm and support, the Aerotrain faced challenges in securing funding and widespread adoption, ultimately losing out to more conventional high-speed rail technologies. Despite its limited commercial success, the Aerotrain remains a symbol of innovation and a testament to the ambitious pursuit of futuristic transportation solutions. Submit your episode idea here. 👉 Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉 IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: itshistory@ ON-AIR: @ItsHistoryON-AIR Insta: » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Brent Sapp, Editor - Ryan Padwick / Sebastian Ripoll Host - Ryan Socash Music/Sound Design: Dave Daddario » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section. 00:07 - ❌ Correction | General Motors