MODULAR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ITS OPERATION Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering. SUBSTANCE: proposed system includes transportation main line with linear sections of track and sidings arranged in underground tunnel, arrival and dispatch stations, train with aerodynamic transport modules on magnetic hanger, module accumulators and traffic automatic control system. Stations are located on surface being made in form of arc-shaped sections of track pointed to each other, with module accumulators placed inside. Linear sections of track are located under ground and are connected with stations by ascent and descent sections. Train is made on magnetic hanger. According to proposed method, to bring transport modules to station, they are lifted to ground surface and, at approaching the arc-shaped section of station, modules are turned so that their front walls are pointed inside the station and doors, towards platform. Modules are arranged with their side walls near each other on arc-shaped sections and passengers get out and then get in corresponding zones. Number of modules is set to suit passenger traffic by delivering additional modules from accumulators or taking excess ones out of operation. EFFECT: simplified design of system, enlarged operating capabilities. 3 cl, 3 dwg