StreetCar RTV

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a new way to travel
Ra||-||ke appearance, w|th s|anted front w|ndscreen and |arge, seam|ess w|ndows
Futur|st|c des|gn - v|sua||y attract|ve w|th great curb appea|
Low oor board|ng and |eve| oors throughout for efc|ent passenger ow
Mu|t|p|e w|de doors for easy access for a|| users
State-of-the-art hybr|d propu|s|on system for c|ean and green urban operat|on
Modern and comfortab|e trave|||ng env|ronment for passengers and dr|ver a||ke
We|come on board a new generat|on of Rap|d Trans|t Veh|c|e - a veh|c|e that br|ngs the
ra||road to the road, w|thout the ra||.
The StreetCar RTV is at the heart of a whole new way to attract transit riders away from their cars.
A centrepiece worthy of any integrated Rapid Transit system, StreetCar successfully transfers the
key attributes and technologies of a rail service onto the road.
Sleek modern design Multiple wide doors Covered wheels State-of-the-art drivers workplace
Every aspect of the StreetCar RTV has been des|gned and eng|neered to set new standards |n
bus rap|d trans|t.
Taking a radically different and totally innovative approach to the design of the vehicle, StreetCar
RTV has challenged traditional concepts of bus and rail.
With its hybrid propulsion system, dramatic exterior styling, total rethinking of the drivers workplace
and its dedication to the passenger experience, StreetCar has redened the category from
BRT, Bus Rapid Transit, to RTV Rapid Transit Vehicle.
StreetCar RTV |
setting new standards
Designed | to perform
Hybrid
technology
Level
boarding
facility
Multiple
doors for
ease of
access/exit
StreetCar RTV | innovation
Ins|de and out, StreetCar RTV |s br|st||ng w|th |nnovat|on that sets |t apart from
anyth|ng e|se on the road today.
Passenger comfort is a priority whatever the length of journey and the interior
environment of StreetCar RTV presents a new approach to urban transport.
Tinted windows reduce solar gain and a sophisticated climate control system eliminates
the need for opening windows. The combination of sealed windows and a highly
advanced air-conditioning, heating and ventilation system creates a controlled, draft-free
atmosphere for all.
The extensive use of noise absorption materials throughout the vehicle, combined with
high quality seating, provides a comfortable and relaxing environment. LCD screens
provide information to passengers throughout their journey and all the on-board
telematics have been carefully developed to ensure that different systems such as CCTV,
automatic vehicle location and passenger information can interact seamlessly.
The bright and welcoming interior ambience is enhanced by concealed lighting, backed
up by LED spotlights. Functional as well as attractive, the interior of the StreetCar RTV
has been designed to ensure regular cleaning can be carried out easily and effectively.
The driver is crucial to the safety and the overall travelling experience of passengers
and here StreetCar RTV has taken a completely new approach. The driver operates
the vehicle from within a dedicated compartment. This air-conditioned workplace is as
spacious as that on a light rail vehicle, with the offset and elevated driving position giving
an excellent eld of vision. All instruments and controls are conveniently positioned.
The steering wheel and drivers seat are both fully adjustable to suit all operators.
The drivers compartment also features separate climate control.
Interior
bike rack
Rear facing
wheelchair
position
StreetCar RTV prov|des a un|que trave|||ng
env|ronment, w|th an |nter|or |ayout that matches
the prom|se of the stunn|ng exter|or des|gn. It
can carry up to 104 passengers, w|th the modu|ar
approach of the des|gn a||ow|ng ex|b|||ty for
customers to spec|fy seat|ng |ayouts.
Three passenger entrances are standard - one behind
the front wheels, one located in the middle section and
one at the rear. The forward entrance, positioned behind
the front axle, facilitates access for all passengers.
A ramp for wheelchair users is available at the forward
door, with the entrance layout designed so that
priority seating and the wheelchair spaces are
immediately accessible.
The fare system requires no driver involvement, greatly
reducing dwell time at stops and signicantly
improving service times along the route. The advanced
ticket vending equipment can be customized to
manage a variety of fare transactions according to
customer choice.
On-board, StreetCar RTV passengers have a range of
options available to them with both conventional and
perimeter seats, as well as a lounge-style area at the
rear. A number of perches provide leaning support in
different parts of the vehicle, whilst open standing areas
can be utilized by people making short journeys.
StreetCar RTV | technology
StreetCar RTV |ntroduces a new |eve| of techno|ogy to rap|d trans|t operat|ons.
For a start, it is the rst series hybrid articulated vehicle in the U.S. The diesel Hybrid
Drive System has been developed in conjunction with ISE Corporation and Siemens
Energy & Automation and is based on a Cummins ISL engine.
Underneath the skin of StreetCar RTV is the Wright Groups patented Aluminique
structure, which combines strength, durability and practicality.
The new structural design allows the use of elegant deep windows. This adds to the
striking exterior appearance of StreetCar RTV, which is further enhanced by the use
of specially designed covered wheels.
StreetCar RTV provides a truly innovative, leading-edge Intelligent Transport System
(ITS) and Telematics platform, which can be integrated into the vehicle as a complete
package. Developed as a modular plug and play concept, the ITS can be specied
as a stand-alone system or in combination with other components tted according to
an individual customers specication.
The core of the ITS platform is an on-bus control unit, which uses a variety of
communication tools, including those typically found on networked computers and
satellite tracking devices. All components are positioned on easily removed cradles
for ease of maintenance.
Transport | for the future
As w|th a|| Wr|ght Group
products, StreetCar RTV
has undergone an extens|ve
programme of test|ng and
prov|ng to ensure |t stands up to
the r|gorous da||y demands of
trans|t operat|ons.
It is fully supported by the Wright
Groups Customcare organisation,
which provides technical support,
spare parts and training worldwide.
Specications | dimensions
A new concept |n road-based passenger trave|, the
spec|cat|on of StreetCar RTV |s un||ke any other bus |n
operat|on. Here are some of the facts:-
o 62ft (18.7m) Rapid Transit Vehicle
o Articulated modular chassis featuring ISE (Siemens)
hybrid driveline with Cummins ISL engine
o Water cooled nickel metal hydride batteries
Key Features
o Innovative vehicle packaging & layout
o Wide, open entrance allowing unimpeded boarding
o Sealed drivers compartment
o Integrated telematics & RTPI
o Cash / cashless ticketing
o Ambient lighting
o Level boarding with bridging plates
o Interior bike racks
o Two wheelchair positions (one rearward facing)
Performance
o Capable of delivering 0-30 mph in 10 seconds to maintain
high average corridor speeds
o Gradient performance 8% at 20mph fully laden
o Achieves Las Vegas and Houston Pull-Down tests
o 104 passenger capacity (44 seated)
o GVW 30 tonnes
o State-of-the-art modular air-conditioning system
and battery cooler (Carrier Avantac)
Further deta||s are ava||ab|e at www.the-wr|ght-group.com
StreetCar RTV
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a new way to travel
The Wright Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Copyright Wrights Group 2008.
Wright Group, Galgorm, Ballymena,Co. Antrim, N Ireland BT42 1PY
T. (+44) 028 2564 1212 W. www.the-wright-group.com
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