Skybus Metro
Skybus Metro
Skybus Metro
A Review on
Sky Bus Technology: A Mass Transportation System
Bhaveshkumar M. Kataria1 Dr. Neerajkumar D. Sharma2 Bhavin K. Kashiyani3 1M. E.
Student(Construction Management) 2Head & Associate professor 3Assistant professor
1, 2, 3
Civil Engineering Department
1, 2, 3
S.N.P.I.T. & R.C, Umrakh, Bardoli, Gujarat, India.
AbstractIndia is one of the leading developing countries
in the world community today. But, the main obstacle it is
facing is its large population and mass transportation. One
of the most important aspects where our country is
concentrating to work on, for its development is mass
transportation. Mass transportation plays a vital role as we
always have to think about moving of a large population in
very denser area. Thats why our Government is planning
to implement the new technologies in mass public
transportation. There are many new technologies in mass
transportation such as Metro rail, Mono Rail, Underground
railway, Sky bus Technology, Bus Rapid Transit System
(BRTS) etc. In this seminar, we aim to explore Sky Bus
Technology.
Key words: modern transportation, sky bus, safety,
Advantages of sky bus
I. INTRODUCTION
Sky bus technology is developed by Mr. B. Rajaram. He
was involved with the Konkan railway project from the
beginning of construction (1990) as a Chief Engineer,
Director (Projects) and finally as the Managing Director
(1998 to January 2005).Sky Bus Metro concept first
presented in Bologna University Italy, by him in 1989.
Heavy 52/60 kg/m rails placed at standard gauge
floating in elastic medium and damped by inertia of
measured mass held in a 8 m x 2 m box enclosure,
supported over a 1m dia. Column spaced at 15 m and
located at 15 m distance from each other, in the divider
space in between lanes on a roadway, at a height of 8m
above road surface provides the support and guidance
for powered bogies which can run at 100 Kmph, with the
coach shells suspended below, carry passengers in air
conditioned comfort, can follow existing road routes,
while existing traffic on roads continue. The fixed
structure at 8 m height above road level is aesthetically
pleasing and there is no concern of claustrophobic feeling
for road users. Masstransit system, which can be put up
within two years in any crowded & congested city.
C. Sky coaches
Double walled light shells with wide large windows are
suspended from the sky bogies, Controlled banking on
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Power requirements
Typically for tropical climate conditions, for a module of
10 km route, 15 MW power needed covering traction and
all services including comfort air-conditioning loads at
stations.
Quality of service and pricing
With access within 500 to 700m walking distance,
aircondition travel at 100 kmph, service available at less
than a minute during peak hours, priced at Rs 1.5 per KM
falling to Rs 1for regular travels with lead of more than 7
km can be provided.
Typical costing (year 2005-06)
For typical installation to handle 40,000 passengers peak
load per hour, on a double line, the cost on turnkey basis
will be Rs. 55 to 60 Cr. Per Km, and construction period
less than 3 years, for a minimum module of 10 km route.
IV. ADVANTAGES OF SKY BUS
The various advantages of sky bus technology are Fast
transportation, No Land Acquisition Problems, No
demolition, Fire Protection, No Capsizing, No Deaths,
Deep Penetration, Low Capital Cost, Lowest Operational
Cost, No interference with normal road Traffic, Fast
Clearance, Capacity, Flyover, Fast Execution, No
Pollution, No Force Major, No Traffic Jams, No Waiting,
Low Travel Cost, Comfort, Tourism, Easy Access,
Amenity, Luxury.
V. SAFETY IN SKY BUS SYSTEM
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