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 or 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 Bahn, meaning "railway". [2] [3]
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The term originated in the 21st century, [4] [5] mainly used within the online public transport sphere on Twitter and YouTube. [6] [ better source needed ] However, such systems existed even before the term was coined. See individual articles for systems for details.