New concepts in system design of rapid transit system for metropolitan areas of medium population density, that provides 24-hr service at 2-min intervals; basic 20 passenger carrier is designed as rubber tired vehicle powered by its own propulsion system and capable of operation in trains of 1 to 10 or more units; car is guided by horizontal guide wheels that ride against curbs provided on special concrete roadway; 12-ft wheel base permits use of rigid axles without excessive tire wear for all curves anticipated in system.


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    Title :

    Transit expressway


    Additional title:

    Westinghouse Engr


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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