Many travelers avoid rail out of frustration with unreliable train services. Trains are often late or canceled. From 10% to 25% of European passenger rail trains suffer delays, depending on the operator. About a third of those delays are caused by poorly maintained trains.

Lately new technologies have been developed. Driverless trains and maglev trains are the most important technologies developed in the railway industry. Maglev trains are faster, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly than modern wheeled trains. Driverless is the future technology, and there are many benefits and advantages of the system over conventional technologies.