Hitachi Monorail
Tama Toshi Monorail, a "Large" Hitachi monorail system
The Hitachi Monorail System refers to the family of monorails offered by Hitachi, Ltd.
List of notable Hitachi monorails[1]
Hitachi's designs are ALWEG-based, and are available in three configurations:
| Type | Capacity | Axle load | Track beam | Maximum grade | Curving radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | 415 | 11 t | 850 × 1500 mm | 6% | 70 m |
| Standard | 348 | 10 t | 800 × 1400 mm | 6% | 70 m |
| Small | 194 | 8 t | 700 × 1300 mm | 6% | 40 m |
| All specifications as per Hitachi.[2] "Capacity" represents regular load (three passengers per square metre) for a four-car trainset. | |||||
Large
- Kitakyushu monorail, opened 1984
- Osaka Monorail, opened 1990
- Chongqing Rail Transit Line2, opened 1996
- Tama Toshi Monorail Line, opened 1998
Standard
- Tokyo Monorail, opened 1964
- Okinawa Monorail, opened 2003
- Palm Jumeirah Monorail, (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) opened April 2009
- Daegu Metro Line 3, (Daegu, South Korea) opend April 2015
Small
- Sentosa Express, a smaller design, opened 2007
Joint ventures
- Kuala Lumpur Monorail, opened 2003, built by Monorail Malaysia based on Hitachi designs
- Chongqing Metro, a joint project between Hitachi and the Changchun Car Company.
Picture gallery
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Kuala Lumpur Monorail
