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skyTran has been the PRT concept perhaps most associated with the suspended (below-buideway) configuration. Now a recent image depicts it as supported. 5-20-2022
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UK rail consultant Ricardo will perform safety assessment for pod maker. 5-19-2022
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Israel: "Skytrans... didn't come to pass". 9-22-2020
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Advertisement for test track technician, San Antonio area. June 2020
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More skyTran moves in Israel, Mexico, Texas includes system near Egypt border. 4-4-2019
Results of 2018 tests at IAI-Ben Gurion reported.
1 of 2 TOI reports this is the skyTran test center in Mexico, another will be in Texas. skyTran photo
TOI reports this is the skyTran test center in Mexico, another will be in Texas. skyTran photos
2 of 2 TOI reports this is the skyTran test center in Mexico, another will be in Texas. skyTran photo
• Dubai unveils plans for electric sky pod network 1-4-2021
Beemcar and Unitsky of Belarus are also part of development effort. Nathan Koren of Podaris extensively quoted.
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• Reliance acquires majority of skyTran, now over 54%. 2-28-2021
• Why Ambani is betting on skyTran 3-2-2021
• Reliance increased its stake days after a demerger of petrochemical and refining holdings. 3-28-2021
• Re-bid of Haridwar PRT project 4-24-2021
skyTran precluded due to requirement of already-in-operation technology of at least 1.5 km in length limits bidders to using Ultra (Heathrow, 3.9 km) and 2gethere (Masdar, 1.7 km).
"PRT as feeder to rail station. (Israel) 9-24-2018
Abu Dhabi: skyTran connecting theme parks beginning 2020 (ZAWYA) 2-7-2018
West Ashley Revitalization Commissioner pushed group to consider a transit technology he invested in 8-8-2017
Jobs, high-tech transportation focus in Detroit: skyTran is favored by Detroit mayoral candidate Coleman Young II. 7-10-2017
Photo: Detroit Free Press
Photo: Detroit Free Press
• Duggan re-elected 11-8-2017
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• "Futuristic solution." (Clearwater, FL) 4-3-2018
• Two years on, still at stage of BeachTran plans skyTran collaboration 2-7-2020
• Council resolution, no funding, in support of proposal. 2-12-2020
• 9 months later: Council approves gondola study. 11-12-2020
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LinkIndia: NITI agency creates demonstration opportunity for 3 pod companies, if they choose to spend the money. 1-31-2017
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skyTran secures $30 mil financing 4-26-2016
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Above: The guideway is inside a cage testbed. skyTran says a 'look-like' version (i.e. elevated on pylons) is now under construction. skyTran photo
The guideway is inside a cage testbed. skyTran says a 'look-like' version (i.e. elevated on pylons) is now under construction. skyTran photo
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"One of the things we miss about the old days of covering personal rapid transit is the way everything used to be out in the open..." Includes overview, discussion of skyTran's approach to practical passive maglev.
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SkyTran "will soon be reality" (Fortune) 11-24-2015
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"Sanders said that the system is the best fit for any sprawling city that lacks a subway"
Above: Framework to serve as guideway testbed, guideway covers in foreground (Washington Post/skyTran)
Framework to serve as guideway testbed, guideway covers in foreground (Washington Post/skyTran)
Above: Drive unit wheels for low speed and at rest (Washington Post/skyTran)
drive unit wheels for low speed and at rest (Washington Post/skyTran)
• Times Of Israel: Demo won't happen until "early 2016" 10-27-2015
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