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The train is fully automated and driverless. In accordance with the [[Spanish solution]], when the train reaches the platform, the exit doors will open first for passengers to disembark, after which the entrance door at the other side will open.
The train is fully automated and driverless. In accordance with the [[Spanish solution]], when the train reaches the platform, the exit doors will open first for passengers to disembark, after which the entrance door at the other side will open.


Part of the train track goes underground as it passes through the [[taxiway]] above. The ride between the Main Terminal Building and Satellite Terminal A takes an estimated 5 minutes.
Part of the train track goes underground to cross the [[taxiway]. The ride between the Main Terminal Building and Satellite Terminal A takes an estimated 5 minutes.


==Rolling stock==
==Rolling stock==

Revision as of 02:32, 7 November 2013

Aerotrain
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleKuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia
Stations2
Service
TypePeople mover
Services1
Operator(s)Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
Rolling stock2 Bombardier Innovia APM 100 vehicles
History
Opened1998
Technical
Track length1.2 km
CharacterServes sterile parts of the airport
Operating speed56 km/h
Highest elevationPartially underground
Route map
KLIA Aerotrain
Legend
 Terminal A
Main Terminal Mainline rail interchange 67
Operations, Maintenance
and Storage Facility
 Terminal B
under
construction

The Aerotrain is a driverless people mover system located within the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia.

Opened in 1998, the Aerotrain consists of two stations, one in the Main Terminal Building and the other in Satellite Building A. The system transports passengers between the two terminals. It is due to be extended to the other new terminals in the future. It is similar to Hong Kong International Airport's HKIA Automated People Mover.

Upgrading works on the Aerotrain had caused the service to be suspended between November 1st, 2010 and March 15th, 2011. Passengers were transferred between the Main Terminal Building and the Satellite Building by bus shuttles during the upgrading period.[1]

General information

The train is fully automated and driverless. In accordance with the Spanish solution, when the train reaches the platform, the exit doors will open first for passengers to disembark, after which the entrance door at the other side will open.

Part of the train track goes underground to cross the [[taxiway]. The ride between the Main Terminal Building and Satellite Terminal A takes an estimated 5 minutes.

Rolling stock

The rolling stock is manufactured by ADtranz. It comprises two Innovia APM 100 trains with three cars per train (originally two cars), of which each car has a capacity of 249. The trains have an operating speed of 56 km/h with a 3-phase 600V power supply at 50Hz. A 100 hp DC Electric Motor constitutes the propulsion system of the trains.

Expansions and extensions

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), through its wholly owned subsidiary Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd, had upgraded its Aerotrain services at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) by installing two additional coaches worth RM22 million.[2]


  • The interior of a KLIA Aerotrain.
    The interior of a KLIA Aerotrain.

References

  1. ^ Temporary Closure of Aerotrain Service at KLIA to allow upgrading of Facility
  2. ^ KLIA Aerotrain Upgrade
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