The Hitachi Monorail System refers to the family of monorails offered by Hitachi Rail.
The Hitachi Monorail System refers to the family of monorails offered by Hitachi Rail.
Hitachi's designs are ALWEG-based, and are available in three configurations: [1]
| Type | Capacity | Axle load | Track beam | Maximum grade | Turning radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | 415 | 11 t (11 long tons; 12 short tons) | 0.85 m × 1.5 m (2 ft 9.46 in × 4 ft 11.06 in) | 6% | 70 m (229.66 ft) |
| Standard | 348 | 10 t (9.8 long tons; 11 short tons) | 0.8 m × 1.4 m (2 ft 7.50 in × 4 ft 7.12 in) | 6% | 70 m (229.66 ft) |
| Small | 194 | 8 t (7.9 long tons; 8.8 short tons) | 0.7 m × 1.3 m (2 ft 3.56 in × 4 ft 3.18 in) | 6% | 40 m (131.23 ft) |
| All specifications as per Hitachi. [2] "Capacity" represents regular load (three passengers per square metre) for a four-car trainset. | |||||
All Hitachi trains except those on Japan's oldest operational monorail have floors entirely above all the wheels.
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