Monorail
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The Monorail is a single-rail elevated transit system often used as a futuristic urban transport and fairground attraction.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
guided transit system
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rail-based transit ⓘ transportation system ⓘ |
| advantage |
ability to weave through built-up areas
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high reliability due to exclusive right-of-way ⓘ lower noise than steel-wheel rail in many designs ⓘ reduced land take compared to surface rail ⓘ suitable for automated operation ⓘ |
| alignmentType |
grade-separated from road traffic
ⓘ
mostly elevated ⓘ |
| commonLocation |
airport terminals
ⓘ
exhibition grounds ⓘ resort complexes ⓘ theme parks ⓘ urban corridors ⓘ |
| designPerception |
futuristic appearance
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iconic visual symbol in some cities ⓘ |
| hasKeyFeature |
ability to climb steeper gradients than conventional rail
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elevated guideway ⓘ grade-separated alignment ⓘ low visual intrusion compared to conventional viaducts ⓘ narrow structural footprint ⓘ rubber-tired vehicles ⓘ single rail track ⓘ tight turning radius capability ⓘ |
| historicalUse |
demonstration of futuristic transport concepts
ⓘ
world fairs and expositions ⓘ |
| limitation |
complex switching mechanisms
ⓘ
limited interoperability with conventional rail ⓘ specialized evacuation and rescue requirements ⓘ vendor lock-in for proprietary systems ⓘ |
| propulsionType |
electric propulsion
ⓘ
linear induction motor in some systems ⓘ onboard electric motors drawing power from busbars ⓘ |
| safetyFeature |
automatic train control in many systems
ⓘ
fully segregated trackway ⓘ |
| supportType |
bridge-like structures
ⓘ
elevated columns ⓘ |
| trackConfiguration | single beam or rail ⓘ |
| typicalUse |
airport people mover
ⓘ
fairground attraction ⓘ shuttle service in large campuses ⓘ theme park transport ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ urban transit ⓘ |
| vehicleType |
articulated trainsets
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automated driverless vehicles in many systems ⓘ multiple-car trains ⓘ |
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