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'''] CX-100''' is an automated ] (APM) rolling stock first developed by ] (now ]), intended mainly for airport connections and ] in towns. They are operated by ] (ATC), making it fully automatic and driverless. '''] CX-100''' is an automated ] (APM) rolling stock first developed by ] (now ]), intended mainly for airport connections and ] in towns. They are operated by ] (ATC), making it fully automatic and driverless.


The CX-100 is an evolution of Adtranz's previous people mover vehicle, the ''']'''. Bombardier's intended successor to the CX-100 is the ], which made its debut on ]'s ] APM. However, the CX-100 continues to be offered by Bombardier and will remain in service at many airports for years to come. The CX-100 is an evolution of Adtranz's previous people mover vehicle, the ''']'''. Bombardier's intended successor to the CX-100 is the ], which made its debut on ]'s ] APM. However, the CX-100 continues to be offered by Bombardier and will remain in service at many airports for years to come.


==Airport connections== ==Airport connections==
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* Tracked Transit System, ] ], ] * Tracked Transit System, ] ], ]



'''Former:''' '''Former:'''
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The CX-100 began operations on the ] for the ] in 1999. These cars are similar to the ones formerly used at ]’s ] system in the early 1990s, jointly built by ] and ] (acquired by Bombardier). Most of the new features available in newer ] train cars are found here as well. The CX-100 began operations on the ] for the ] in 1999. These cars are similar to the ones formerly used at ]’s ] system in the early 1990s, jointly built by ] and ] (acquired by Bombardier). Most of the new features available in newer ] train cars are found here as well.


Instead of metal wheels on metal tracks, rubber-tired wheels on a concrete track are used making it very quiet. Also, the windows mist within 6 meters of (mostly) HDB apartment blocks ensuring residents’ privacy. 19 individual cars (which can be coupled in pairs if necessary during peak hours) were purchased. Instead of metal wheels on metal tracks, rubber-tired wheels on a concrete track are used making it very quiet. Also, the windows mist within 6 meters of (mostly) HDB apartment blocks ensuring residents’ privacy. 19 individual cars (which can be coupled in pairs if necessary during peak hours) were purchased.


The line suffered numerous technical problems in its initial years, and subsequent light rail lines in Singapore used ] instead. The line suffered numerous technical problems in its initial years, and subsequent light rail lines in Singapore used ] instead.


==Technical Specifications== ==Technical Specifications==
*Manufacturer : ], now ] * Manufacturer : ], now ]
*System operation : Automatic (Driverless) * System operation : Automatic (Driverless)
*Gauge : Central guideway with rubber tyres * Gauge : Central guideway with rubber tyres
*Maximum speed : 55 km/h * Maximum speed : 55 km/h
*Capacity : 105 (22 seating, 83 standing) * Capacity : 105 (22 seating, 83 standing)
*Unladen weight : 15,000 kg * Unladen weight : 15,000 kg
*Size : 12.8 m length, 2.8 m width, 3.4 m height. * Size : 12.8 m length, 2.8 m width, 3.4 m height.


==See also== ==See also==
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A Bombardier CX-100 train on the Bukit Panjang LRT Line.
CX-100 operating on Aerotrain (KLIA), Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia.

Bombardier CX-100 is an automated people mover (APM) rolling stock first developed by Adtranz (now Bombardier Transportation), intended mainly for airport connections and light rail in towns. They are operated by Automatic Train Control (ATC), making it fully automatic and driverless.

The CX-100 is an evolution of Adtranz's previous people mover vehicle, the C-100. Bombardier's intended successor to the CX-100 is the Innovia, which made its debut on Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport's Skylink APM. However, the CX-100 continues to be offered by Bombardier and will remain in service at many airports for years to come.

Airport connections

A popular rolling stock for intra-terminal connection in large airports, it operates in a number of airports:

Current:

Former:

Bukit Panjang LRT

Main article: Bukit Panjang LRT Line
Interior of the CX-100 car on the Bukit Panjang LRT.

The CX-100 began operations on the Light Rail Transit for the Bukit Panjang LRT Line in 1999. These cars are similar to the ones formerly used at Singapore Changi Airport’s Skytrain system in the early 1990s, jointly built by Westinghouse and Adtranz (acquired by Bombardier). Most of the new features available in newer MRT train cars are found here as well.

Instead of metal wheels on metal tracks, rubber-tired wheels on a concrete track are used making it very quiet. Also, the windows mist within 6 meters of (mostly) HDB apartment blocks ensuring residents’ privacy. 19 individual cars (which can be coupled in pairs if necessary during peak hours) were purchased.

The line suffered numerous technical problems in its initial years, and subsequent light rail lines in Singapore used Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Crystal Mover instead.

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer : Adtranz, now Bombardier Transportation
  • System operation : Automatic (Driverless)
  • Gauge : Central guideway with rubber tyres
  • Maximum speed : 55 km/h
  • Capacity : 105 (22 seating, 83 standing)
  • Unladen weight : 15,000 kg
  • Size : 12.8 m length, 2.8 m width, 3.4 m height.

See also

References

  1. Bombardier Transportation - London Gatwick Airport

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