OTG Silver Bullet Model

The HighRoad system's intercity vehicle model was designed for specific application between metropolitan areas desiring high-speed commuting. Like the urban/suburban model, the design employs the use of existing components. It uses pre-existing highway rights-of-way, computer technology, and simplicity of design to minimize costs. As a result, communities can provide low-cost commuting connections with other distant communities. Frequent and predictable departures make the system more attractive to business users than using an airline. On medium-length travel, it can actually be faster than flying in a jet. And, drivers on interstates will see repeated advertisements for using the system with each quiet passing of a Silver Bullet at nearly three times the speed of their own vehicle. A Plan View, an End View and a view of the Universal Drive Bogey Pair are available by clicking. The table below provides some of the specifics about this intercity HighRoad vehicle:

INTERCITY VEHICLE MODEL
Total Capacity per Vehicle 31 Passengers (all seated)
Accommodations 30 Standard seats / 1 Wheelchair position
109 Cubic Ft. Baggage Storage
1 Restroom
1 Attendant's Galley
Maximum Velocity 200 MPH
Minimum Turning Radius 40 Meters (132 feet)
Headway Minimum * 15 Seconds
Capacity - Single Vehicle Consist * 7,440 Passengers Per Hour Per Direction (1,860 pphpd at 1 minute headways)
Maximum Vehicles Per Train Unlimited (each vehicle is individually propelled)
 Tilt / Leveling Control Pneumatic
Power 480 Volt / 3 Phase
Power Transfer System Dual Pantograph
Guideway Type Dual-sided Monorail
Suspension Type Pneumatic / Hydraulic
Braking System Pneumatic / Spring
Door Systems Dual Automatic (bi-parting)
Control Systems On-board computers controlling repetitious tasks & reporting to the central supervising system computer per route. The central system controls on a permission-to-proceed basis.
Safety Compliance Full Compliance with ANSI /
NFPA-130 Transit Safety Code

* This is achieved by the use of a patented extended dwell system which allows faster loading/unloading of passengers.

 

Specifications are subject to ongoing development and revision without notice. 3/20/98