H-Bahn Project at Duesseldorf International
Airport in Germany
This system is now (February, 1999) under
construction. It will connect a Germany high speed train
(ICE) with the airport terminal. The service will provide 12
cabins (coupled to 6 trains), one special vehicle and will be
2.5 km long (double-track) with 4 stations. The first part
with 3 stations is expected to become operational in 2001.
The early construction activity is shown below. More
information about this project can be obtained (in English)
at the
Duesseldorf International Airport website . It includes
3 artist's drawings of the peoplemover system under the
"Gallery" option.
This technology is highly similar to the
SIPEM or H-Bahn system that has been in operation at
Dortmund University for many years.The dimensions of the
track beam are the same and the vehicle will be highly
similar, using standard SIEMENS components that are also used
around the world in subway, tramway and heavy rail systems.
The hardware of the automatic control system will be
significantly updated for this installation. SIPEM is a
product name used by SIEMENS and means the same thing as
H-Bahn. At Duesseldorf, the customer will call the system
KABINENBAHN.
Last modified: March 4, 1999