Gadgetbahn
Gadgetbahn is a neologism that refers to a public transport concept or implementation that is touted by its developers and supporters as futuristic or innovative, but in practice is less feasible, reliable, and more expensive than traditional modes such as buses, trams and trains. It is a portmanteau of the English word "gadget" and the German word , meaning "train" or "railroad". History

The term originated in the 21st century, mainly used within the online public transport sphere on Twitter and YouTube. Examples

Modes of transport that has been cited as gadgetbahns include:
 Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit
 Personal rapid transit
 Monorail
 Gondola lift
 Guided buses
 Hyperloop
 Transit Expressway Revenue Line
 Maglev
 Ground effect train
 Hovertrain
 Aérotrain
 Suspension railway
 Transit Elevated Bus
 Shweeb
 Rubber-tyred metro systems such as those used in the Paris Métro and Montreal Metro
 Rubber-tyred tram

References

Public transport
Neologisms