Photo/Illutration A rendering of a plane from the future transportation system that Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. envisions for 2050 (Provided by the company)

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. will showcase its ambitious vision for public transportation in 2050 at the upcoming Osaka Kansai Expo in which a passenger cabin can be transferred between cars, planes, ships and trains. 

Under the theme “Impulse to Move,” the company will present its goal of creating a system that makes travel easier for all.

The centerpiece of its exhibit is the ALICE System, a futuristic public transportation concept.

“The full-scale model is the key element of the exhibit, offering visitors an exciting glimpse of the future,” said company executive officer Takashi Torii, who manages the project.

The mock-up will demonstrate how cabins, similar to box seats on a train and capable of seating up to four people, are loaded onto trains.

These cabins, measuring 3 meters in width and 2.1 meters in both depth and height, are designed for seamless integration with various modes of transportation.

The ALICE System envisions transporting passengers in these comfortable cabins via cars, trains, ships and even airplanes, eliminating the need for transfers and reducing congestion.

KHI's diverse product portfolio–including Shinkansen, liquefied natural gas carriers, aircraft fuselages, motorcycles and engines–positions it uniquely to address the complexities of future mobility.

KHI’s exhibit will be displayed in the Future City pavilion, a dedicated space for businesses to showcase their visions for future society and technology.

The six-month world’s fair will begin on April 13 and run until Oct. 13. 

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