Hitachi Monorail
| Industry | Rail transport |
|---|---|
| Founder | Hitachi Rail |
| Products | Monorail vehicles |
| Parent | Hitachi Rail |
The Hitachi Monorail System represents a series of monorail vehicles engineered by Hitachi Rail.
Noteworthy Hitachi Monorail Models
Hitachi's monorails, which are based on the ALWEG design, are available in three distinct types:[1]
| Category | Passenger Capacity | Axle load | Track beam Dimensions | Maximum incline | Minimum curve 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) |
With the exception of Japan’s longest-running monorail, all Hitachi models feature floors positioned entirely above the wheel assemblies.
Large
- Kitakyushu Monorail, inaugurated in 1984
- Osaka Monorail, commenced operation in 1990
- Tama Toshi Monorail Line, launched in 1998
- Chongqing Rail Transit (Line 2 & Line 3), started service in 2005 and 2011 respectively (developed jointly with CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles)
- Panama Metro (Line 3), planned to begin operations between 2027 and 2028
Standard
- Tokyo Monorail, operational since 1964
- Okinawa Urban Monorail, opened in 2003
- Palm Jumeirah Monorail, Dubai, commenced April 2009
- Daegu Metro Line 3, South Korea, launched April 2015 (prototype provided by Hitachi; subsequent units produced by Woojin Industrial Systems)
Small
- Sentosa Express, Singapore, started service in 2007