SKYBUS METRO

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CONTENTSintroduction.Skybus technology.Components of Skybus.

sky waysky bogiessky coachessky stationswitching arrangements

Working principle.Salient features.Safety measures.Advantages.Conclusion.

INTRODUCTION

This type of system has been successfully implemented in certain countries, where road has been added along with introduction of metro type transport system.

What is Skybus?

This concept was first presented in Bologna university Italy by MR.B Rajaram.

Sky Bus Technology Launched 15th Oct.2003,at Madgaon, Goa.

It is similar to the Wuppertal Suspension Railway or H-Bahn systems in Germany.

SKYBUS TECHNOLOGY

schematic arrangement

COMPONENTS OF SKYBUS

The components used in this are:

Sky way

SKY BOGIES

SKY COACHES

SKY STATION

SWITCHING ARRANGEMENT

WORKING PRINCIPLEStandard railway coach running on railway track.

The railways wheels remains same, they run on same track, the coach is firmly attached.

SALIENT FEATURES

Braking.Capacity of 20m long train unit.Route capacity.Security and safety (Raksha kavach)Easy access.Power requirements.

SAFETY MEASURESDynamic safety is improved.In Skybus wind cannot topple.Derailment arresters which prevents the wheel from jumping of the rails.Safety air bags are provided with each coaches.

Raksha Kavach will be there in each sky bogie.

ADVANTAGESFast transportation.Minimal land acquisition problems.No vandalism.No capsizing.Construction is fast compared to other railwaysAffordable chargesNo interference with road traffic.No pollution.No traffic jams .

WHY IT WAS NEVER BUILD IN INDIA A 1.6 km (1 mi) test track in Margao, Goa

started trials in 2004, but on 25 September, one employee was killed and three injured in an accident when the coaches hit the concrete track pillars. The test track was supposed to be extended to 10.5 km, but no progress has been made since the accident, and the system has not been adopted anywhere else in India.

SKYBUS METRO IN GOA

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