Crystal Mover

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SBS Transit Crystal Mover car on the Sengkang and Punggol LRT
In 2006, CAAS Crystal Mover Cars have replaced their CX-100 counterparts for the operation of the Changi Airport Skytrain.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Crystal Mover Car Interior on Sengkang and Punggol LRT Lines

The Crystal Mover is an automated people mover (APM) system for airport and light rail applications manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The Crystal Mover is based on the Japanese APM standard, used in six Japanese light rail systems including the Yurikamome and the Rokko Island Line.[1]

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[edit] Singapore

In Singapore, Crystal Movers operate on the Sengkang LRT Line and the Punggol LRT Line lines. These cars have been operating since 2002 on the Sengkang LRT for testing and on the Punggol LRT since its operation in 2005. These cars have similar features to the Bombardier CX-100, but with a more futuristic design (as required by the Land Transport Authority) to complement the futuristic new towns of Sengkang and Punggol. There is a fleet of 41 cars in total for the two LRT lines.

[edit] Airports

Crystal Movers are presently in operation in the following airports:

[edit] Specifications

  • Configuration: Single-car
  • Capacity (passengers): 105 (including 18 seats)
  • Vehicle mass (t): 14.9/vehicle
  • Vehicle dimensions (mm): 11 840 (length) × 2 690 (width) × 3 615 (height)
  • Guide system: Side guide two-axis four-wheel steering system
  • Electric system: 750 Volts Direct Current
  • Gauge (mm): Gauge, 1 850; guide rail span, 3 200
  • Maximum speed
    • Vehicle performance: 80 km/h
    • Operation: 70 km/h
  • Acceleration: 1.0 m/s² (3.6 km/h/s)
  • Deceleration
    • Maximum service: 1.0 m/s² (3.6 km/h/s)
    • Emergency: 1.3 m/s² (4.7 km/h/s)
  • Carbody structure: Aluminum alloy welded structure
  • Traction motor: Three-phase induction motor, continuous rating 80 kW × 2 units
  • Propulsion control system: VVVF inverter vector control (individual control of each axis)

(with variable load control and regenerative brake)

  • Brake system: Electric command pneumatic brake with regenerative brake

(with stand-by brake and parking brake) (with variable load control and wheel slide prevention control)

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