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Urban Manual Train Service

Initial Mode allows Service within 30 Months

• Similar to current train service operation
• Cars coupled into short trains
• Trains have human operator in lead car
• Advanced controls allow decreased headways

MicroRail Mass Transit Cars are Coupled into Short Trains

Manually-controlled MicroRail mass transit train

Small ultra-light coaches are mechanically coupled into short train sets with an operator in the lead car. This type of initial service enables MicroRail to provide urban transit service in the very near term without waiting for full testing and qualification. Initial service can be provided within 30 months using this mode with virtually zero technical and schedule risk because operation is similar to current manual train operation. Safety and capacity are increased over that of light rail or monorail by use of the unique MicroRail capability to precisely measure train position on a continuous basis using simple sensors and references located inside the patented enclosed guideway rails. MicroRail line capacity using train sets is less than for automated operations, but exceeds capacity of light-rail systems.