MAGNETIC TRACK PROJECT BERLIN

MAGNETBAHNPROJEKT BERLIN

The advantages of this new technology are 1) propulsion system and power control of the vehicle through fixed regional facilities; 2) construction of a public transport mode from standard elements; 3) lightweight vehicles; and 4) short, fully-automated trains. The linear motor is embedded in the guideway. The permanent magnets which carry the vehicle are under the guideway stator. Vertical and horizontal guide rollers serve only as a contact line for the magnets and stabilization. The guideway stator is supplied sectionally with a three-phase current. The wayside energy for power control and passenger comfort is drawn from the rail current on the track. In unmanned vehicles passengers may speak with the operations control center during emergencies.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag R Oldenbourg

  Rosenheimer Strasse 145
  Munich 80,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Heidelberg, G
  • Schulz, T
• Publication Date: 1984

Language

• German

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 94-98
• Serial:
  • Elektrische Bahnen
  • Volume: 82
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Verlag R Oldenbourg

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Communication systems; Electric power supply; Guideways; Linear motors; Magnetic levitation; Public transit; Structural design; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: Berlin (Germany)
• Old TRIS Terms: Guideway design; Linear electric motor
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391554
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: German Federal Railway
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 1985 12:00AM