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In Switzerland, an ambitious proposal could see the construction of an underground network through which autonomous pods would transport freight across the country.

In Switzerland, an ambitious proposal could see the construction of an expansive underground network through which self-driving pods would transport freight across the country. The project, called Cargo Sous Terrain , is intended to reduce the reliance on trucks for moving cargo. Global demand for freight transportation is growing, just as much of the world is seeing a shortage of truck drivers.

Congestion and pollution Mo Najafi, director of the Center for Underground Infrastructure Research and Education at the University of Texas at Arlington, led a feasibility study for underground freight transportation in the US. He believes that by providing an alternative to road transport, CST can reduce traffic and pollution.

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