On-Demand Service: The vehicle waits for you at the station. No need to wait at the station like a conventional train or trolley. Efficiency: Over 100 MPG, with average speeds of 30 MPH. Thirty MPH might not seem very fast, but the vehicle never has to stop at a stop sign or traffic light, reducing your overall trip time. The average trip speed of a commuter rail is less than 30 MPH on most commuter lines. Driver-less: Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride in privacy. You don't have to worry about traffic, stop signs, or other people crowding around you. Non-Stop Service: Stations are off the main line, allowing you to travel directly to your destination. Conventional trains are required to stop and on-load/off-load passengers. The final destination is your only destination in a RailPodTM! Lightweight: The vehicle will have minimal effects on the wear and tear of track, reducing the need for track maintenance. Less maintenance results in a quicker ride to your final destination. Passenger or Freight: Each vehicle transports two passengers or pallets of freight, cargo, or packages. Each vehicle can be customized to a specific application. This allows both freight and passengers to travel at the same time on the same track. Scalability: A small quantity of vehicles can be purchased to provide a basic level of service. Additional vehicles can be added at a later time to meet increased demand. Small towns and cities can take advantage of the RailPod without requiring expensive upfront capital costs like that of a traditional train or trolley.  Low Operating Costs: Operating costs are a fraction of those of an automobile and significantly less than a traditional train. Low operating costs allow operators to pay for the system through passenger fares instead of requiring city, state, or federal funding.