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MONORAIL CROSS COMPATIBILITY
First meeting on MONORAIL Cross Compatibility Committee (MCC) on:May 10th. 2009, Radisson SAS Hotel, Media City,
Invited parties:were:
Monorail OEM Companies
Monorail Consultants
Monorail Public Transport Companies
Why was this meeting held?
The Global Monorail world is known for its diversity in operational systems, dictated by various rail/wagon configurations, drive techniques, rail dimensions, station configurations and operational electrical systems.
This maze of variations in what is general considered the “Monorail World”, is not making it easier for outsiders, such as Politicians, City Authorities and Engineering Companies to come to a compatible and level playing field for new projects. On many occasions, this was reason for non-selection of a Monorail System as a serious Public Transport option and consequently traditional standardized dual rail systems are selected.
The question has arisen: If the “Monorail world” would adopt a “Universal Monorail Standard” for defining Monorail Projects, thereby offering “Cross Compatibility” to tendering Authorities, would the Global market for Monorail substantial increase?
This question can only be answered by having OEM Meetings of those companies who see a future for Monorail as a serious alternative as People Mover in larger and densely urbanized areas.
For this reason, a small group of Monorail OEM Companies, Consultants and Monorail Operating Companies were invited to discuss the above-mentioned aspects.
The result of this first meting is compiled in a brief report, made available to the participants. It is available to the members of the Association on request.
Aim of the CrosCompatibility Project
Target is to realize common functional specs for OEM and common standards for manufacturers. IMA to have its own approach in taking the lead to come to safety standards and performance standards?
Safety issues:
* Fire in train.
* Evacuation possibilities
* Open doors between stations
Other issue:
- Compatibilitiy between systems
IMA Mission
The INTERNATIONAL MONORAIL ASSOCIATION is a Members Association of registered companies whose mission is to organize the global monorail sector, promote the application of monorail, publish information, and establish performance standards for monorail for Public Mass Transport Infrastructure.