Development of Fuel Cell Rubber Tired Tram(FRT)

초록

Main requirement of transport are safety, easy accessibility, punctuality and economic efficiency. In addition, the reduction of environment pollution and operating efficiency are required. Especially, it is essential to build such public transportation system in the large cities like Seoul. The Korean government attempts to develop policy and system which can improve urban environment and promote the use of public transportation. The purpose of the present paper is introduce the project reflecting such efforts of government. This project has started in 2003, and then the test running of the vehicle on demonstration route os scheduled in 2009. The FRT if developed to have a transportation capacity of 2500 to 5000 persons/direction/hour and a train set of 2 or 3 cars. The vehicle is designed to have precise docking to reduce boarding time and low floor to provide the old and the handicapped with easy access. The wheels are driven and steered independently, which can reduce turning radius. The FRT is mainly powered by fuel cell system with zero emission. The body and interior are manufactured using composite materials to reduce its weight and to enhance an aesthetic sense. Also, the automatic guidance system will be introduced for precise docking at station. The FRT is expected to contribute to public transportation in comfortable ride and clean environment.