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.
Transit expressway
Westinghouse Engr
Westinghouse Engineer ; 23 , n 1
1963
6 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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