TRACK TRANSIT SYSTEM, GATWICK AIRPORT

This paper describes the conceptual thinking behind the choice of track transit system, details of the system itself and the design and construction of the track transit structure required to carry the driverless computer-controlled vehicles.

• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • MACLEOD, D J
  • HARDING, C G
• Conference:
  • Institution of Civil Engineers, Proceedings, Pt 1
• Publication Date: 1989-10

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 899-912
• Serial:
  • Volume: 86
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Advanced vehicle control systems; Airports; Automated guideway transit; Railroad tracks; Structural design; Track laying
• Uncontrolled Terms: Driverless rail transit; Track design
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00491389
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UITP Biblio-Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 1990 12:00AM