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43 Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains to be ordered by Transport for London. Will enter traffic from 2022.
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- Harvesting big data could bring about the next transport revolutionThe future of transport appears full of fun and flashy possibilities. From super-fast hyperloop transport systems, to self-driving cars and hovering taxis, new technology promises to move us further and faster than ever before. Yet for cities facing everyday problems such as congestion, air pollution and under capacity, the most effective solution could be the humble bus – coupled with the power of data.
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