Innovia APM 200
| Company type | Product/Automated people mover system |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Predecessor | Innovia APM 100 |
| Successor | Innovia APM 300 |
| Parent | Bombardier Transportation (division of Alstom) |
The Innovia APM 200 represents an automated people mover system (APM) engineered and sold by Bombardier Transportation—currently a division of Alstom. It is recognized as the second iteration within Alstom's Innovia lineup of fully automated transit solutions.
Serving as the follow-up to the Innovia APM 100 and preceding the Innovia APM 300, the Innovia APM 200 brought forward enhancements in aerodynamic styling that enable increased velocity and improved maneuverability on sharper curves. Constructed entirely from composite materials, it provides various end cap designs, which contribute to greater operational flexibility and customization options.
Specifications
An individual Innovia APM 200 car has an empty weight of and reaches when fully occupied. The cabin layout supports seating for eight passengers and standing room for up to 92 individuals at a density of per person, including designated space for two wheelchairs per vehicle. Trains can be assembled by linking as many as four cars together. Each unit is outfitted with climate control, internal lighting, and tinted windows embedded within its composite body to ensure passenger comfort.
Implementations
- DFW Skylink (2005) – Spanning , this system includes 10 stations and operates with a fleet of 64 vehicles.
- Heathrow Terminal 5 Transit (2008) – An airside transit network covering , featuring 3 stations and utilizing 10 vehicles.
- PHX Sky Train (2013) – Developed over three phases: Phase 1 connected Valley Metro Rail to East Economy Parking and Terminal 4; Phase 1A extended service to Terminal 3 with a pedestrian link to Terminal 2; Phase 2 reached the Rental Car Center by 2022. The complete line covers , serves five stations, and runs a total of 18 vehicles.