ULTra Personal Rapid Transit System

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Vehicle


The first production vehicle for Heathrow

ULTra vehicles are rubber-tyred, battery-powered vehicles, easily capable of carrying 4 passengers and their luggage, and are fully accessible to prams and wheelchairs. With a turning radius of only 5m (16 ft) and an empty weight of 820kg (1,800 lb), the vehicles can navigate complex routes with minimal supporting infrastructure and are virtually silent when running, producing little or no external vibration.



Vehicle Overview

Vehicle Overview ››

The ULTra vehicle's modern design immediately conveys the feeling of travelling in an iconic “streamlined” mode of travel.
Vehicle Development History

Vehicle Development History ››

ULTra became a physical reality at the start of the new millennium, with the company’s first prototype vehicle beginning testing in mid 2001.

Vehicle Features

Vehicle Features ››

Off-the-shelf technology, mostly from the automotive industry, provides mature, well proven and reliable systems and components.
Vehicle Customizations

Vehicle Customizations ››

Full customization of the vehicle interior and exterior is complemented by additional vehicle options, such as freight transport.

Vehicle Specifications

Vehicle Specifications ››

Physical specifications and a summary of the performance statistics for the ULTra vehicle.

Videos


Multi-vehicle operations at Cardiff (April 2009).

Operator Benefits

Passenger Benefits