Vehicle Specifications
Physical Specifications
The physical specifications for the ULTra vehicle are given below. The vehicle features a flat floor which aligns accurately with stations to allow safe and easy access for push chairs, wheelchairs, luggage and people, meeting the access requirements for both the UK (Disability Discrimination Act, DDA) and the US (Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA).
| Vehicle Length | 3.7 m |
| Vehicle Width | 1.47 m |
| Vehicle Height | 1.8 m |
| Empty Weight | 850 kg |
| Door opening area | ≥1.5m x 0.9m (h x w) |
| Flat floor area | ≥1.44m x 1.2m (l x w) |
ULTra vehicle schematic.
Performance & Manoeuvrability
The table below gives a summary of the performance statistics for the ULTra vehicle. A comprehensive pdf document containing details of all aspects of the ULTra system can be downloaded via the link on the right.
| Maximum speed | 40 kph (25 mph) |
| Emergency deceleration rate | ~ 3 m/s2 |
| Vehicle Range | > 10 km |
| Maximum payload | 450 kg |
| Minimum turn radius | 5 m |
| Maximum climb angle | 20 % |
| Maximum planned climb angle | 10 % |
| Maximum planned decline angle | 6.25 % |
Videos
3-minute introduction to ULTra Personal Rapid Transit
The ULTra Passenger Experience