New Aluminum ‘Foam’ Makes Trains Stronger, Lighter, and Safer

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Commuters may soon be whisked to work in train cars made of aluminum foam, a composite material that’s stronger, lighter, and has better crash-test characteristics than traditional fiberglass or metal.