Hong Kong International Airport Automated People Mover
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Hong Kong International Airport Automated People Mover is a driverless people mover located within Hong Kong International Airport. It began operations in 1998 transporting passengers from the East Hall to the West Hall.
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[edit] Facts
- Route Length: 750 metres
- Stations: 2
- Rolling Stock: 4 cars
- Manufacturer: APM cars - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan
- Speed: 62 km/h
- Capacity: 152 passengers
[edit] Possible Expansion
[edit] SkyCity
Currently in construction, the Hong Kong SkyCity which will include Asia-World Expo, SkyPier, SkyPlaza (business centre and shopping arcade, a golf course, hotel, will require an extension of the APM from the airport.
[edit] Terminal 2/SkyPlaza
If Terminal 2, which houses SkyPlaza, of HKIA is built in front of the current terminal, the APM will also be extended.
