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22 | Mass Transit | MassTransitmag.com | NOVEMBER 2018
Customer Comfort in
a Compact Design
The Glasgow Subway is the thirdoldest
underground system in the
world. The Victorian tunnel system
required a very compact vehicle
design, while still meeting the
customer requirements for comfort.
Stadler’s Metro Glasgow EMU
has an optimum use of space,
which was integral in creating
the open and welcoming interior.
The interior features a continuous
floor height throughout the entire
passenger compartment, six doors
on each side of the vehicle, and
a modern passenger information
system and video surveillance.
The newly designed bogie with
pneumatic suspension contributes to a
smoother ride.
ALSTOM BRINGS
together its
expertise in
electric traction
and rolling
stock to offer
a new concept
in electromobility:
Aptis.
www.stadlerrail.com/en
Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
THE INTERIOR of Stadler’s Metro Glasgow EMU has a continuous floor height
throughout the passenger compartment.
Aptis Provides A New Mobility Concept
Alstom brings together its expertise in electric traction and
rolling stock to offer a new concept in electro-mobility:
Aptis. It was developed as a clean, highly efficient urban
transportation solution. It applies the advantages of a light
rail vehicle to a bus, bringing significant improvements
to the travel experience and vehicle operations.
The 39-foot bus can carry 95 passengers. Passenger
access is facilitated by up to three sets of double doors
on either side of the vehicle and the interior is bright,
with 20 percent more window area than other buses.
The battery unit is located on the roof and provides
flexibility in terms of the power supply and charging
system. It can be charged overnight, providing 6 hours
of operation, or can be recharged in 5 minutes at the
end of the line or can have opportunity charging at
bus stops with Alstom’s SRS fast-charge technology.
Aptis has four steerable wheels. It also has park assist,
enabling the vehicle to align with the edge of the pavement.
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