Japan Unveils Automated Transit System
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has created an “automated guideway transit system” in Japan. The driverless AGT system is believed to have a number of positive factors, chief among them, the ability to track malfunctions through sensors on the cars, leading to the quick resolution of issues that otherwise might not be found or would be found too late.
The AGT system runs on rubber tires, which help with navigation through congested cities and areas, and concrete tracks. The system also doesn’t include any rails. Because of these factors, the costs to build this type of system are significantly cheaper than other railroad and subway systems.
With an emphasis on lowering costs and timely traveling, the Japanese AGT system is believed to be the world’s fastest system, reaching a maximum speed near 75 mph. That is of the utmost importance in places like Japan, which is known for having a lot of people traveling via public transportation.
Mitsubishi has plans to expand to other markets, with goals of reaching Africa and Southeast Asia in the near future.
