Skylink is an automated person-driver (APM) operating at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This is a Bombardier Innovia APM 200 system application manufactured by Bombardier Transportation, and continues to be maintained and operated by Bombardier. When it opened, it was the largest airport rail system in the world. Sixty-four Skylink trains operate at DFW Airport.
Video DFW Skylink
Histori
Skylink was developed as a substitute for APM Airtrans, the original airport drive system that connects airport facilities and parking lots. Because DFW becomes a large connecting hub for flight, Airtrans is slow and follows the unidirectional clockwise direction that lies within the security of Terminals A, B, and C and outside security to other areas is inefficient in moving passengers.
Guideway construction began in the fall of 1999 and took place with limited disruption of aircraft traffic. The contractor works for three-hour overnight - when the airline gate is not in use - arrives at the scene, completes the job and unloads the equipment every morning before returning to the airline.
The system made its public debut at DFW International Airport on June 25, 2004, where it then began a rigorous testing period. Opened to public on May 21, 2005, and fully automatic. The Skylink train runs every two minutes and runs at speeds up to 35-37 mph (56-60 km/h) .
By 2015, after a decade of Skylink service sent more than 141 million people, traveling more than 32.4 million fleet miles.
Maps DFW Skylink
Operation
The Skylink system is airside in DFW, serving passengers connecting between flights. No need to leave security and re-filter when switching terminal. The system is only accessible from the air side and is not accessible to those who do not arrive in DFW or who have not been secured. The arrival of International (non-for example) Canadian passengers connecting US CBP formalities is clear and then security is filtered before access to the terminal. The departure of international passengers connecting domestic or international flights pre-cleared does not need to be re-screened.
The longest ride between the furthest station is 9 minutes with an average of 5 minutes journey. This allows most passengers to make a connection from one flight to another in about seven minutes, excluding running time to and from the station. If a passenger wants to board a full round around the Airport it will take about 18 minutes.
Each Skylink train can accommodate up to 69 passengers and their luggage.
During bad weather, the SkyLink service can be suspended, requiring a long journey between the gates and out of security to access Terminal E.
Technology Innovia APM 200 is also used in Terminal 5 London Heathrow Airport and PHX Sky Train.
Structure
Concrete and steel concrete for Skylink, raised at an average of 50 feet, is built on terminals at 375 columns in a bi-directional loop of 4.81 miles (7,74 km). Trek in the direction of the clock and the external track runs anticlockwise.
Each of the five terminals contains 2 stations that are accessed on the safe side (air). Unlike APM Airtrans's previous system, Skylink only connects the terminal and does not travel to airport parking or rental car facilities. The station has four sets of doors on each platform for entry and exit from passengers. Two more stations can be built for the sixth terminal if built.
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References
External links
- The official site of DFW International Airport - SkyLink
- Skylink Video
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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