List of automated transit networks suppliers
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This is a list of well-known automated transit networks suppliers.
List of operational ATN systems
Currently, five advanced transit networks (ATN) systems are operational, and several more are in the planning stage.[1]
System | Manufacturer | Type | Locations | Guideway | Stations / vehicles | Notes |
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Morgantown PRT | Boeing Vertol | GRT[*] |
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13.2 km (8.2 mi)[3] | 5[3] / 73[2] | Up to 20 passengers per vehicle, rides are not point-to-point during low usage periods[2] |
ParkShuttle | 2getthere | GRT[*] | 1.8 km (1.1 mi) | 5 / 6 | 3rd generation GRT (Group Rapid Transit) vehicles accommodate up to 24 passengers (12 seated). The vehicles operate on-schedule during peak hours, at a 2.5 minute interval, and operate on demand during off-peak hours with passengers summoning a vehicle by pressing a button on the platforms. The third generation of vehicles, introduced in 2021, is designed to allow extension of the route on to ordinary roads running in mixed traffic. | |
CyberCab | 2getthere[4] | PRT |
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1.5 km (0.9 mi) | 2 / 20[5] | Initial plans called for automobiles to be banned, with PRT as the only powered intra-city transport[6] (along with an inter-city light rail line.[7] In October 2010 it was announced the PRT would not expand beyond the pilot scheme due to the cost of creating the undercroft to segregate the system from pedestrian traffic.[8][9] Plans now include electric cars and electric buses.[10] In June 2013 a representative of the builder 2getthere said the freight vehicles had not been put into service because they had not worked out how to get freight to and from the three freight stations.[11] |
ULTra PRT | ULTra | PRT | * ![]() |
3.8 km (2.4 mi)[12] | 3 / 21 [13] | The Heathrow PRT system became operational in 2011, connecting Terminal 5 with a long-term car park.[14] In May 2014 BAA said in a draft 5-year plan that it would extend the system throughout the airport but this was dropped from the final plan. |
SkyCube[15] | Vectus | PRT | * ![]() |
4.64 km (2.9 mi)[16] | 2 / 40[15] | Connects the site of 2013 Suncheon Garden Expo Korea to a station in the wetlands "Buffer Area" next to the Suncheon Literature Museum;[17] the line runs parallel to the Suncheon-dong Stream.[18] Stations are "on-line." |
- GRT stands for Group Rapid Transit which use larger capacity vehicles. Morgantown PRT and the ParkShuttle are quasi-PRT system because they lack some PRT features such as 100% on-demand service.
Commissioning pending
System | Manufacturer | Type | Locations | Guideway | Stations / vehicles | Notes |
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ULTra PRT | ULTra Ultra-MTS | PRT | * ![]() |
4.8 km (3.0 mi)[19] | 4 / 22 [20] | In 2018 it was announced that a PRT system would be installed at the new Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to connect a remote car park to the terminals.[21] The airport opened in June 2021 but it as of July 2021 is not clear if the PRT has opened.[20] |
List of automated transit networks (ATN) suppliers
The following table summarizes several well-known automated transit networks (ATN) suppliers based on a comprehensive list from 2020.[22]
Location | Supplier | Active? | Status | Capacity (seats+standing) |
Guideway | Suspended/ supported |
Propulsion |
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Boeing Vertol / Alden Self-Transit Systems | No[*] | Revenue service | 20 (8 + 12) | concrete | supported | rotary motors |
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ULTra (1995- ) |
Yes | Revenue service | 4 | concrete | supported, rubber wheeled | rotary motors |
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ParkShuttle III 2getthere (1995- ) |
Yes | Revenue service | 24 (12+12) | roadway (asphalt/concrete) | supported, rubber wheeled | rotary motors |
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CyberCab 2getthere (1995- ) |
Yes | Revenue service | 4 | concrete | supported, rubber wheeled | rotary motors |
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Vectus (TDI) | Yes | Revenue service | 6 | steel | supported | track mounted linear motors (prototype), rotary motors (S. Korea) |
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Modutram (2009- ) |
Yes | Full prototype test track | 6-8 | steel | supported, rubber wheeled | hybrid electric[23] |
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Cabintaxi (1969-1979) |
Yes[*] | Full prototype test track (dismantled) | 3,12,18 | steel | both, solid rubber wheels | linear motors |
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Glydways (2016-) |
Yes | Linear test track with station | 2 | roadway / concrete | supported, rubber wheeled | rotary motors |
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Futran | Yes | Test track with bulk cargo vehicle[24] | 6-8[25] | steel | suspended | rotary motors |
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Spartan Superway (2012-) |
Yes[*] | half scale prototype vehicle and partial guideway, various scale models[26] | ? | steel | suspended | ? |
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Skytran (1990-) |
Yes | mockup, bogie test track, partial test track | 2 | steel | suspended, magnetic levitation | linear motors |
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JPods (2000-) |
Yes | prototype vehicle and partial guideway | 1-6 | steel | suspended | rotary motors |
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UrbanLoop (2017- ) |
Yes[27] | Full prototype test track | 1,2 | steel | supported, rubber wheeled | rotary motors |
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ecoPRT (2015- ) |
Yes | prototype vehicle[28] | 2 | steel | supported, rubber wheeled | rotary motors |
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Metrino PRT (MISTER) (2007- ) |
Yes | prototype vehicle and partial guideway | 5 | steel | suspended | rotary motors |
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Cybertran | Yes | prototype vehicle and scale models | 6 - 32 [29] | steel wheels on steel rails | supported | rotary motors |
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ROAM (1997- ) |
Yes | Mockups of vehicle and guideway | 4 | stainless steel | supported, rubber wheels | electric motors |
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Zippar (2018- )[30][31] |
Yes | mockup, partial test track | 1, 4 - 12[32][33] | steel for ropeway(Funitel),[33] concrete for monorail[34] | supported(ropeway), suspended(monorail) | electric motors |
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Taxi 2000("SkyWeb Express") (1981-1993,1999-2018)[35] |
No | prototype vehicle and partial guideway, scale models | 3 | steel | supported | linear motors |
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Tubenet Transit System (2014-2017) |
No | Full prototype test track[36] | 2+child | steel (enclosed transparent tube) | supported | electric motors |
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EcoMobility (2009-2015) [37] |
No [38] | Mockups (Full scale and half scale) and scale models | 4 | steel | supported | linear motors |
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Coaster (1999-2008) |
No | Full prototype test track (dismantled) | 6 | steel | supported | rotary motors with rack and pinion |
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Aerospace Corporation (1968-1976) |
No | 1/10th scale model[39] | 4 (model) (GRT analyzed)[40] | steel/aluminium | supported | linear motors |
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staRRcar (Alden Self-Transit Systems)[*] | No | Full prototype test tracks (dual mode [*] & exclusive ROW) | 2 (dual mode),4,6 | concrete/steel | supported, rubber tires | rotary |
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Cabtrack (Autotaxi)[41] (1967-1972) |
No | prototype test track[*] and 1/5th scale model[42] | 4 | concrete/steel | supported, rubber tires[43] | rotary |
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Transport Technology Inc (TTI) | No | prototype test track | 4,6[44] | concrete/steel | supported / air cushion | linear motor |
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CVS (1968-1983) |
No | Full prototype test track (dismantled) | 4 | concrete | supported, rubber wheels | rotary motors |
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Aramis (1969-1987) |
No | Full prototype test track (dismantled) | 4 / 10 | concrete | supported, rubber wheels | rotary motors |
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PRT2000 (Raytheon)[45] (1995-2000) |
No | Full prototype test track (dismantled) | 4 | steel | supported | rotary motors |
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Austrans[46] (1990-2006) |
No | Full prototype test track (dismantled) | 9 | steel, steel wheels | supported | rotary motors |
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Monocab/ROMAG, displayed at Transpo '72 (1969-1978) |
No | Full prototype test track (dismantled) | 6 | concrete / steel | rubber wheels (Monocab), maglev (ROMAG) | rotary motor (Monocab), linear motor (ROMAG) |
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Uniflo[47] (1961-1973) |
No | Full prototype test track (dismantled) | ? | ? | supported / air cushion | pneumatic mounted in guideway |
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Mitchell Transit Systems[48] (1967-2003?) |
No | scale test tracks with 1 pax vehicle[49] | 2 | steel | suspended and supported designs, rubber wheels[50] | rotary motors mounted in guideway |
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AutoBOTS | Yes | analyzed and simulated | 2 | steel | supported | ? |
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Tri-Track | Yes | vehicle mockup. analyzed and simulated (dual mode)[*] | 4 | concrete/aluminium[51] | supported | linear motor/rotary motor. track assistance for acceleration |
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GTS Foundation | Yes | analyzed and simulated | ? | ? | suspended | magnetic motors |
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Beamways | Yes | analyzed and simulated | 4 | steel | suspended, steel wheels for support, rubber wheel for traction | rotary motors |
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PRT International (ITNS) | No | analyzed and simulated | ? | ? | supported | linear motors |
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Superways (2015-) |
Yes | Concept | 7-9 | ? | supported | ? |
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Dromos (2019-) |
Yes | Concept | 2 | roadway | supported | rotary motors |
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Vuba (2018-) |
Yes[52] | Concept | ? | steel | suspended | rotary motors |
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Beemcar | Yes | Concept | 4-5 | carbon composite | suspended | linear motors |
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GlidewayPRT | Yes | Concept with patents | ? | steel | supported or suspended | ? |
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Transit X (2015-) |
Yes | Concept | 4-5 | ? | suspended | rotary motors |
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Skycab | Yes | Concept | 4 | ? | supported, rubber wheels | electric motors |
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Skycabs[53] | Yes | Concept | 16 (8 + 8) | ? | supported | ? |
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Interstate Traveller | Yes | Concept | ? | ? | supported, magnetic levitation | ? |
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RUF | Yes | Concept (dual mode)[*] | ? | ? | supported | ? |
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Lofty Taxi | Yes | Concept | 2,4 | steel | both, steel wheeled | linear motors |
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BM Design-"BubbleMotion" (2010-2015) |
No | Concept with patent application | 2-3 | steel round pipe | supported | rotary motors + track assistance on climbs |
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Transcar/Транскар | No | Concept with patents | 2 | steel | suspended | rotary motors |
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Flyway | No | Concept | 1-30 | ? | suspended, rubber wheels | electric motors |
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Finland Techvilla[54] | No | Concept | 4 | ? (enclosed transparent tube) | supported, rubber wheeled | rotary motors |
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Flexitaxi[55][56] | No | Concept | ? | ? (enclosed transparent tube) | supported | pneumatic (vehicle in tube) or electromagnetic[57] |
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Pathfinder Systems[58][59] | No | Concept / cabin mockup | 4-5 | steel, steel or concrete supports | suspended | rotary motors, battery powered |
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InnoTrans SporTaxi | No | Concept | ? | steel | supported, rubber wheels | rotary motors or linear motors |
- Boeing Vertol's successors are not marketing the Morgantown PRT system and are no longer making transit vehicles .
- CabinTaxi is not undergoing further development but a US firm holds rights to the patents and is marketing the system.
- The Alden staRRcar system was the basis of the Morgantown PRT. However it also developed separate models.
- The Cabtrack test track used battery powered vehicles but the production model was planned to have power supplied by a bus-bar in the guideway
- Spartan Superway is a non-commercial, ongoing research program staffed by multi-disciplinary students organised by the engineering department of San Jose State University. [1]
See also
- Shweeb, a human powered suspended PRT design, which has a rideable prototype track in Rotorua, New Zealand.
References
- ^ Advanced Transit Systems
- ^ a b c Gibson, Tom. "Still in a Class of Its Own". Progressive Engineer. Archived from the original on 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ a b West Virginia University - PRT
- ^ Mogge, John, The Technology of Personal Transit, "Figure 6. MASDAR Phase 1A Prototype Passenger PRT." Paper delivered at the World Future Energy Summit, Jan. 20, 2009. Available in WFES online media center.
- ^ "PRT Vehicle Architecture and Control in Masdar City" (PDF).
- ^ WWF, Abu Dhabi unveil plans for sustainable city. World Wildlife Fund, Jan. 13, 2008
- ^ Desert state channels oil wealth into world's first sustainable city). The Guardian, Jan. 21, 2008.
- ^ "Why Has Masdar Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Been Scaled Back?". Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2014-10-03.
- ^ Masdar City Abandons Transportation System of the Future
- ^ "Masdar City - Sustainability and the City - Transportation". Archived from the original on 2013-07-13. Retrieved 2014-10-03.
- ^ "Automated People Movers and Automated Transit Systems Conference". Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2014-10-03.
- ^ BAA: Heathrow Transit System a World First, 18 December 2007
- ^ "ULTra - ULTra at London Heathrow Airport". Ultraprt.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
- ^ "Heathrow Retail Travel Services". Retrieved 2014-01-02.
Heathrow Pod, began public service in 2011 and will carry around 500,000 passengers per year from the Terminal 5 business car park to the main terminal.
- ^ a b c Posco will help realize new rapid transit plan, Joong Ang Daily, 26 Sep. 2009
- ^ "Korea's First Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), SkyCube".
- ^ "Suncheon Literature Museum (pictorial map has representation of PRT connection)". Archived from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
- ^ "PRT System to Open for Suncheon Bay Garden Expo".
- ^ "亚洲首个!天府国际机场的PRT快来了!这是啥?干啥的?长啥样?". Sohu. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Chengdu Tianfu International Airport PRT System". ATRA Pulse. ATRA. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Just now! Its in Beijing! Chengdu Tianfu International Airports first public appearance". Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ Automated Transit Networks (ATN): A Review of the Stateof the Industry and Prospectsfor the Future (PDF)
- ^ "Third Personal Rapid Transit Test Track Commences Operation". PRT Consulting. 2012-01-29. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
- ^ "Futran OreVeyor generic". Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ "The Futran System". Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ "Spartan Superway". Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ "Urbanloop Electric Capsule Breaks World Record For Lowest Energy Consumption". autoevolution. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ "NC State Startup ecoPRT's Autonomous Vehicle Included in Self-Driving Vehicle Test Session for NC Legislators". Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20160315144658/http://www.electrifyingtimes.com/trstory.html
- ^ Japanese transport group aims to set up public ropeway transit system by 2025
- ^ Zip Infrastructure
- ^ 自走型ロープウェイ「Zippar」構想が前進、1人乗りプロトタイプ 小田原実験線で4/5メディア公開へ
- ^ a b "次世代ロープウェイ開発" 密を避ける新たな交通手段に
- ^ 渋滞大国日本を変える新交通となるか?全国の自治体・企業から熱い視線!自走型ロープウェイ「Zippar」の凄さ
- ^ "The Twin Cities transit revolution that wasn't". Finance & Commerce. 9 April 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-04-11. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ^ "Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), Personal Automated Transport (PAT), PodCar, IPM and ATN Quicklinks". Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ http://www.advancedtransit.org/library/news/polish-prt-system-announced/
- ^ "Analysis of dynamics of a scaled PRT (personal rapid transit) vehicle". Journal of Vibroengineering. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ "Diagram, Photos and a Video of the 1/10th Scale PRT Model Developed at the Aerospace Corporation in Los Angeles, CA, in 1978". Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ Irving, Jack H (1978). FUNDAMENTALS OF PERSONAL RAPID TRANSIT (PDF). Lexington Books. p. 316. ISBN 0-669-02520-8. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Unbuilt London: The driverless cars experiment — in the 1970s". Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "Cabtrack The Direct Auto-control Personal Taxi Service". Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Some Lessons from the History of Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)". Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "DENVER'S 1970S FLIRTATION WITH PERSONAL RAPID TRANSIT". Denver Public Library. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Raytheon's PRT 2000 infopage". Faculty.washington.edu. 2002-08-18. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- ^ "Austrans". Faculty.washington.edu. 2014-08-02. Retrieved 2014-10-29.
- ^ "Minnesota Gadgetbahn – When the Future of Twin Cities Transit Was Up in the Air". September 22, 2014.
- ^ Mitchell Transit System
- ^ http://www.advancedtransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ATRA-2003-Status-Potential.pdf
- ^ http://www.innotrans.net/docx/99%20Reconnect%20-%20New%20Means%20of%20Transport%20Survey%20and%20Preselection.pdf
- ^ "What is the TriTrack Guideway?".
- ^ "THREE SUPPLIERS CHOSEN TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE CONCEPT DESIGNS TO PUSH FORWARD PIONEERING CAM SCHEME". Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Case Study Analysis of SkyCabs Monobeam System" (PDF).
- ^ APGM – Automated People and Goods Mover. Feasibility study case Tampere
- ^ Flexitaxi
- ^ Buch der Synergie
- ^ http://assets.conferencespot.org/fileserver/file/30912/filename/13id4d.pdf
- ^ Pathfinder Infopage
- ^ Pathfinder on Advanced Transit Association