The unique suspension configuration will provide sufficient traction to accomplish this in all weather conditions, from a standing start. Central control will monitor all train operations, system activities and passenger handling. To that end, the underside of System 21 vehicles will be used to facilitate stairway evacuation from the vehicle to the ground. DC power, distributed along a contact rail mounted under the top outrigger rail mounted on either side of the beam is provided. One wayside power substation would be provided approximately every three miles.
Power is supplied by contact rail to the vehicles through outrigger-mounted contact shoes.
Designed wind loads, with vehicles on the guideway, is 120 mph. Return to the System 21 home page or the Innovative Transportation Technologies index page.