Ultra Light Rail, frequent questions, FAQ page

ULR is an intermediate transport system:- Incorporating innovative use of existing automotive, aerospace and tram technologies, resulting in the following advantages:  Vehicles have low axle weights <= 5Tons  Vehicles can be supplied with energy recovery and or storage systems as standard  Flexible vehicle capacities between 15 up to 300 customers  Utilises innovative low profile track technologies, allowing utilities to remain in place where allowed by local regulations  Incorporate different types of motive power (on-board or external)  Reduced infrastructure requirements due to low axle weight  Reductions in both installation and operational costs  Provides high quality at an affordable price up to 60% cost reduction compared to existing LRT, trams, trolley bus, BRT and guided bus technologies  Passenger capacities comparable with other intermediate modes

This is totally untrue. It is a cost effective alternative to Light Rail, Guided Bus and Bus Ways (BRT) for many routes. Carries traffic of 350 - 9,000 p/h/d and have “tramway, LRT, BRT and Guided Bus characteristics” it is able to mingle with pedestrians, negotiate historic city centres with narrow streets.

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Birmingham (Stourbridge) Two PPM 60 railcars - Class 139 in British railway terminology - have entered passenger service on the Stourbridge Town branch: a breakthrough for lightweight rail. Thousands of passenger journeys have been made in them. On the first day of intensive service, over 200 public service trips along the branch line were made by Class 139 001. Making one journey in each direction every ten minutes, the railcar easily met its operational specification and gave Stourbridge Town its best ever train service - made possible by the sprightly performance and short turnaround times achievable with this type of rolling stock.

Southport and Birkenhead The 100-seater custom-built British vehicle links the end of the UK's second longest Pier with Southport town- centre, passing the Ocean Plaza complex en route. It has been funded with 250,000 GBP from Mersey Waterfront, alongside 45,000 GBP from Sefton Council and a further 30,000 GBP from The Pier Trust. Louise Hopkins, Director of Mersey Waterfront, said:- "Southport Pier tram has generated more than £140,000 for the local economy in the last 12 months alone and helps secure the Pier's future.

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Oman cave railway system chose ULR designed by TDI in the UK. The system operates in conditions similar to a light metro. The 2 car train has a capacity of 200 people.

Please take a note of the title of the item that interests you, then contact us for a link and it will be emailed directly to you. 1. H y b r id Ultra Light T r a m System (H U L T S ) (Eng). 2. (Hybrid Rail Systems) HyRail, Transport, Energy, Construction. (Eng, Pol) 3. SUSTRACO 2008 Leaflet. (Eng, Esp, Fr, Pol) 4. Climate Change & Clean Urban Public Transport. (Eng) 5. YET TWO MORE UK CITIES (BELFAST AND BRISTOL) OPTS FOR BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) (Eng). 6. SCI-ence Synergy Centre International - energy networks & complex ecosystems (Eng). 7. An Urban Public Transport Strategy for Sustainability (Eng). 8. Bristol ULR proposal as presented to the West of England Partnership (Eng) Eng = English Pol = Polish Fr = French Esp = Spanish As other documents become available, they will be added to this list. Return soon to check this growing list.

Carbon Neutral Transport at an Affordable price Innovative track systems, lighter weight vehicles and local energy supplies all help to reduce the cost whilst maintaining the quality. These technologies are just as happy on a rural branch line or city street and can assist in providing the spark to get local energy production moving. A saving of up to 75% compared with conventional rail systems. Reduce the investment for new or refurbished routes, reduce the operational cost of rural rail services. Reduce emissions, increases modal switch and improves quality of life. Visit our services page or contact us for more details.

Please contact us for full details of how ULR has revitalised the operation of a Branch Line near Birmingham in the UK. We believe that it can do the same for your local rail service. ULR is an intermediate transport system:- Incorporating innovative use of existing automotive, aerospace and tram technologies, resulting in the following advantages: Vehicles have low axle weights <= 5Tons Vehicles can be supplied with energy recovery and or storage systems as standard Flexible vehicle capacities between 15 up to 300 customers Utilises innovative low profile track technologies, allowing utilities to remain in place where allowed by local regulations Incorporate different types of motive power (on-board or external) Reduced infrastructure requirements due to low axle weight Reductions in both installation and operational costs Provides high quality at an affordable price up to 60% cost reduction compared to existing LRT, trams, trolley bus, BRT and guided bus technologies Passenger capacities comparable with other intermediate modes