CABTRACK STUDIES: DATA SHEETS FOR TRACK LAYOUTS

The object of the report is to assist designers, architects or planners in laying out track for a Cabtrack network. The constraints governing curves and speed changes are discussed in terms of suggested maximum acceleration and jerk limitations. Figures and tables are given to show the minimum space required for curves, acceleration/deceleration lanes, sidesteps and vertical height changes. The effect of reducing speed past cabstops on the length of cabstops and system average speed is also discussed. /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Royal Aircraft Establishment

  Structures Department
  Farnborough, Hampshire,   England 
• Authors:
  • Longrigg, JCH
• Publication Date: 1971-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 40 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceleration (Mechanics); Curves (Geometry); Designers; Guideways; Intelligent transportation systems; Jerk control; Personal rapid transit; Railroad tracks; Speed control; Traffic speed
• Uncontrolled Terms: Speed changes
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems; Cabtrack; Cabtrack system; Guideway systems; Overall travel speed
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00084232
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: RAE-TR-71024 Tech Rpt.
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 10 1975 12:00AM