The HighRoad system's freight vehicle model, HighRail, was designed as a means of alleviating tractor/trailer truck traffic in congested metropolitan areas. Like the passenger models, the design employs the use of existing components and uses pre-existing highway rights-of-way, computer technology, and simplicity of design to minimize costs. Whether sharing commuter guideways during off-load hours or using a dedicated one, HighRail provides quick, predictable and trackable freight movement from a metropolitan area to a distant location at low cost. Its intermodal capability allows easy transfer for final delivery. A Side View, an End View, and a Drive Bogey Pair Side View are available by clicking. The table below provides some of the specifics about this intercity HighRail vehicle:
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| Total Capacity per Vehicle | 15 Tons |
| Volume Accommodation |
8'W x 8'H x 40'L 2,560 Cubic Feet |
| Compatibility | Intermodal |
| Maximum Velocity | 120 MPH |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 40 Meters (132 feet) |
| Headway Minimum | 30 Seconds |
| Ton-miles Per Hour | 432,000 |
| Power | 480 Volt / 3 Phase |
| Power Transfer System | Dual Pantograph |
| Guideway Type | Dual-sided Monorail |
| Suspension Type | Pneumatic / Hydraulic |
| Braking System | Pneumatic / Spring |
| Loading System | Roll on (piggyback) Autolock |
| 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 |
Specifications are subject to ongoing development and revision without notice. 8/20/93