THE BERLIN M-BAHN, AN AUTOMATED TRANSIT SYSTEM, OPERATED FROM CENTRAL CONTROL

The M-Bahn is due to start passenger service in 1987, in time for Berlin's 750th anniversary. The first section is 1,600 meters long with 3 stations. Starting from a major subway line, the new rail system serves a district of particular cultural importance. The track, which, thanks to the special features of the M-Bahn system, is extremely narrow, is almost complete. It contains the synchronous motor with guideway stator, consisting of a three-phase linear induction motor. Support and propulsion are then achieved in conjunction with the permanent lift magnet on the vehicle. The vehicles are now under construction and the central control technology is at present being brought in line with the latest developments in this field as well as with current official requirements.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • In First Canadian-German Workshop on Urban Transit Technology held in Toronto, September 16-17, 1986.
• Corporate Authors:

  Canadian Urban Transit Association

  55 York Street, Suite 1401
  Toronto, Ontario  Canada  M5J 1R7
• Authors:
  • Kratky, E
• Publication Date: 1986-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 81-92
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Canadian Urban Transit Association
  • Publisher: Canadian Urban Transit Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic train control; Centralized traffic control; Linear induction motors; Magnetic levitation
• Uncontrolled Terms: M-Bahn (Magnetbahn)
• Geographic Terms: Berlin (Germany)
• Old TRIS Terms: Centralized control
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00480717
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1989 12:00AM