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Britain’s 'Super Train' CHALLENGED The Japanese Bullet Train — Then THIS Happened...

In the 1970s, Japan’s Bullet Train was the envy of the world. Humiliated and left behind, British engineers came up with a radical sci-fi solution to catch up: If they couldn't build straight tracks, they would build a train that bent the laws of physics. The Advanced Passenger Train (APT) was a technological marvel designed to lean into corners like a fighter jet, allowing it to scream through winding Victorian tracks at 155 MPH. It was faster, smarter, and more advanced than anything Japan had built. But on its maiden voyage, the dream turned into a national embarrassment. Thanks to a combination of frozen sensors, free champagne, and political pressure, the APT didn't just break speed records—it broke the passengers' stomachs, earning the humiliating nickname "The Vomit Comet." This is the tragicomic story of how Britain invented the future of rail travel, threw it in the trash, and then had to buy it back 20 years later. 👇 The Verdict: Was the APT a misunderstood genius or a nausea-inducing failure? Let us know in the comments. Copyright Fair Use Disclaimer: The material presented in this video is not exclusively owned by us. It belongs to individuals or organizations that we deeply respect. Its use follows the guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, which permits "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, academic research, and study. Fair use is a principle established by copyright law that allows limited use of protected materials without infringing on rights. This video was created to enhance understanding and appreciation of the original content without causing any harm to the rights holders. It has an educational purpose and uses only small excerpts from the original material.