Dual-mode transit

Dual mode transit describes transportation systems in which dual-mode vehicles operate on both public roads and on a guideway; thus using two modes of transport.[1]

JR Hokkaido DMV tested.

In a typical dual mode transit system, private vehicles comparable to automobiles would be able to travel under driver control on the street, but then enter a guideway, which may be a specialized form of Railway or monorail, for automated travel for an extended distance.[2]

Testing

Dual mode systems under development include the TriTrack, the RUF, Roam Transport's CargoRail and JR Hokkaido DMV.[1] Dual-mode transit seeks to address a similar audience as personal rapid transit but with the capability to "travel the first and last miles off-guideway using onboard energy storage".[2]

Operation

The world's first operational dual-mode transit is going into operation on 25 December 2021 by Asa Seaside Railway Company in the Shikoku region.[3][4]

See also

References
  1. Jerry Schneider. "Innovative Transport Technologies: Dualmode Transportation Concepts".
  2. Christine Ehlig-Economides & Jim Longbottom (2008). "Dual Mode Vehicle and Infrastructure Alternative Analysis" (PDF). Texas A&M University.
  3. "Japan to get world's 1st operational bus-train dual-mode vehicle". Kyodo News. 13 November 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  4. "令和3年12月25日（土）DMVでの本格営業運行を開始いたします" [Starting the operation by DMV on Saturday 25 December 2021]. Asa Seaside Railway Company (in Japanese). 10 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.


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