Characteristics Operational Applications
Project Data |
Data Basis | Morgantown Application | Rivium Application | Masdar Application | Heathrow Application | Suncheon Applicaton |
Year of realization |
1975 | 1999 (1st generation), 2006 (2nd generation) |
2010 | 2011 | 2014 | |
Location | Morgantown, West Virginia USA | Capelle aan den IJssel, the Netherlands |
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | London, United Kingdom | Suncheon, South Korea | |
Customer | West Virginia University | Connexxion | Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company | British Airport Authorities | Suncheon Eco-trans Co., Ltd. | |
Operator | West Virginia University | Connexxion | 2getthere | ULTra Global PRT | Vectus PRT | |
Certified by |
Self Certified | Self-certified, review by TNO | Abu Dhabi Department of Transportation |
Self-certified by Safety Verification Team, review by HMRI (Her Majesty’s Rail Inspectorate) |
Korea Transport Safety Authority (on behalf of Suncheon City) |
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Connection type |
Line | Line | Line | Spur | Line | |
Stations and configuration |
5 stations (three with 22 berths and two with 8 berths), elevated and at-grade |
5, on-line. 3 stations with 2 berths, others single berth |
2, offline with 4 and 6 angled berths |
3, offline with 2 and 4 angled berths |
2, offline with 4 parallel berths |
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Spatial integration |
elevated and at-grade | mostly at grade | at grade entirely | mostly elevated | elevated entirely | |
Intersections with other traffic |
grade separated | 5 at grade, 2 grade separated | grade separated | grade separated | grade separated | |
Capacity (peak section) |
people per hour per direction (pphpd) |
4800 | 500 | 500 | – | 1280 |
Average monthly ridership |
192000 | 50000 | 35000 | 30000 | 35000 | |
Fare costs |
WVU students, faculty and employees ride for free; all others $0.50 |
0.50 Euro per kilometer, unless travelling with system only: 2.80 Euro (return) |
free of charge | included in parking charge or 4,5 GBP (one-way) for hotel guests |
KRW 8,000 (return) | |
Average waiting time (peak section) |
sec | – | 150 | <120 | – | – |
Fleet size |
71 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 40 | |
Hours of operation |
16/5, 7.5/1 | 15/5 | 18/7 | 20/7 | 10/6 | |
Type of service |
on-demand/scheduled | scheduled in peak hours / on-demand off-peak |
on demand | on demand | on demand | |
Infrastructure | Data Basis | Morgantown Application | Rivium Application | Masdar Application | Heathrow Application | Suncheon Applicaton |
Total Track length |
m | 14000 | 3600 | 1500 | – | 5000 |
Max. Track Gradient |
% | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Minimum Radius (centre line) |
m | 9.1 | 9 | 5.5 | 5 | 5 |
Track Width (at grade / elevated) |
mm | – | 2500/2500 | 1700/1700 | 1750/2100 | 1400/1400 |
Track and vehicle clearance (W*H) |
mm | – | 2600*2950 | 1850*2230 | 1750 / 2100*2000 | 2100 * 2500 |
Berth configuration |
Parallel, off-line | Parallel, on-line | Angled, off-line | Angled, off-line | Parallel, off-line | |
Platform Gap |
mm | – | <30 | < 30 | < 20 | < 30 |
Platform Step |
mm | – | <10 | <10 | 5 | < 10 |
Maximum throughput / berth / hour |
Vehicles | – | ~120 | ~120 | ~120 | 160-200 |
Station footprint (W*L) |
m | – | 2*10 | 10*60 | – | – |
Interaction with passengers |
Data Basis | Morgantown Application | Rivium Application | Masdar Application | Heathrow Application | Suncheon Applicaton |
Information | Destination selection buttons and dynamic signage at stations |
Push buttons for destination selection and intercom control |
Touch Screen with audio and custom defined content |
Automated interactive display and audio at berths and in vehicles. |
Information display in vehicles and at berth audio |
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Communication initiation |
Information and Emergency Assistance request buttons |
CCTV, Intercom, Emergency Stop button |
CCTV, Intercom, Medical Assistance request button, Emergency Stop button |
Information and Emergency Assistance request buttons in vehicles and stations |
CCTV, Information and Emergency Assistance request buttons in vehicles |
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Communication | 2 way on board audio intercom CCTV and PA at stations |
2 way audio intercom and CCTV monitoring at berths and in vehicles |
2 way audio intercom and CCTV monitoring at berths and in vehicles |
2 way audio intercom and CCTV monitoring at berths and in vehicles |
2 way audio intercom and CCTV monitoring at track, stations, workshop and in vehicles |
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Destination Selection |
By berth (vehicles are assigned a destination at each lead berth) |
In vehicle | In vehicle | At station | TCC | |
Facility for ride sharing |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Emergency response |
Data Basis | Morgantown Application | Rivium Application | Masdar Application | Heathrow Application | Suncheon Applicaton |
CCTV | At Stations Platforms | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Intercom | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Operator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (supervision mainly) | |
System type / definition |
GRT | GRT | PRT | PRT | PRT | |
Key system design aspects |
Data Basis | Morgantown Application | Rivium Application | Masdar Application | Heathrow Application | Suncheon Applicaton |
Vehicle Power principle |
3rd rail electrical | Battery stored electric | Battery stored electric | Battery stored electric | 3rd rail electrical | |
Power Transfer method |
Current collection | Automatic conductive charging in maintenance facility |
Automatic conductive charging at berths and in maintenance facility |
Automatic opportunity charging via automatic connection at berths and in charging lanes |
Current collection (500V DC) | |
Drive principle |
Electric motor driving vehicle wheels |
Electric motor driving vehicle wheels |
Electric motor driving vehicle wheels |
Electric motor driving vehicle wheels |
Electric motor driving vehicle wheels |
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Vehicle Support Method |
Pneumatic tyres onguideway surface | Pneumatic tyres onroad surface | Semi-solid tyres on level road surface |
Pneumatic tyres on level road surface |
Proprietary low friction solid polymer wheels on steel track |
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Vehicle Guidance Method |
Side-mounted guide rails with guide wheels on front of vehicle |
Dead reckoning with reference magnetic markers |
Dead reckoning with reference magnetic markers |
Kerb referenced electronic controlled steering |
Captive to steel track | |
Vehicle Emergency Evacuation |
– | Both sides and rear window | Both sides and roof | Both sides. | Front hatch (onto passive guideway) |
Both sides |
System specifications & performance characteristics |
Data Basis | Morgantown Application | Rivium Application | Masdar Application | Heathrow Application | Suncheon Applicaton |
Vehicle Size & Accessibility |
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Dimensions LxWxH |
mm | 4725 x 2030 x 2670 | 6000 x 2100 x 2750 | 3920 x 1420 x 2030 | 3700 x 1470 x 1800 | 3600 x 2082 x 2421 |
Floor Space |
m2 | – | 5.584 | 1.7 | ≥1.7 | 2.7 |
Door opening area (HxW) |
mm | – | 2000 x 1200 | 1750×1050 | ≥1500×900 | 1950×900 |
Level entry |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Seated Passengers |
8 | 12 adults | 4 adults, 2 children | 4 adults, 2 children | 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 children |
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Standing Passengers |
12 | 12 adults | none | none | 3 – 6 | |
Wheelchair accommodation capability |
– | Yes (ADA compliant) | Yes (ADA compliant) | Yes (ADA compliant) | Yes (RVAR/ADA compliant) | Yes (ADA compliant) |
Luggage | – | Yes | Between seats | Between seats | Between seats | Between seats |
Weight – empty and (maximum) |
kg | 4000 | 4000 (6000) | 1400 (2050) | 850 (1300) | 2,250 (3,000) |
Payload | kg | 2000 | 650 | 450 | 750 | |
Performance characteristics |
Data Basis | Morgantown Application | Rivium Application | Masdar Application | Heathrow Application | Suncheon Applicaton |
Maximum Speed |
km/hr | 48 | 32 | 25 | 40 | 60 |
Maximum speed in curve(with radius: 20/50/100m) |
km/hr | – | 16/26/36 | 18/28/40 | 18/28/40 | 13/20/29 |
Typical Acceleration and Deceleration |
m/s2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.25 | 1.2 |
Maximum Emergency Deceleration |
m/s2 | – | 4.5 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 5 |
Headway | sec | 15 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Maximum Range (at maximum payload) |
km | Not applicable (no limit) | 75 | 60 | 20 | Not applicable (no limit) |
Energy Usage |
Data Basis | Morgantown Application | Rivium Application | Masdar Application | Heathrow Application | Suncheon Applicaton |
Energy Consumption @ 30 km/h (empty vehicle) |
kWh/km | – | 0.24 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.23 |
Energy Consumption @ 30 km/h(full vehicle) |
kWh/km | – | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
Equivalent Carbon usage (full vehicle @ 30km/h, and 0.545kgCO2/kWh) |
gCO2/passenger km | – | 0.00763 | 0.023 | 0.018 | 0.022 |
Control System |
Data Basis | Morgantown Application | Rivium Application | Masdar Application | Heathrow Application | Suncheon Applicaton |
Controls concept |
CBTC (being installed) | Asynchronous | Asynchronous | Synchronous-based, asynchronous aspects |
Asynchronous | |
Controls Topology |
Distributed | Distributed | Distributed | Distributed | Distributed | |
Automatic Vehicle Protection system |
Radio Based | Radio Based in combination with obstacle detection |
Radio Based in combination with obstacle detection |
Fixed block system | Radio based Dynamic Moving Block | |
Obstacle Detection |
– | None | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | None | None |
Dynamic rerouting |
Yes | Not currently | Not currently | In stations | Yes | |
Emergency recovery |
Manual operator or towed by jeep | Limp home, manual drive by joystick, tow bar |
Limp home, manual drive by joystick, tow bar |
Reduced speed recovery mode + dedicated tow vehicle |
Reverse operation + Push/Tow with other vehicles + Manual drive (joystick) |
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Supplier | Boeing | 2getthere | 2getthere | ULTra Global PRT | Vectus PRT |