AGT's Attractiveness,
How it Works
and
its Secrets
What is AGT
AGT (Automated Guideway Transit) is a medium-volume transportation system that runs on rubber tires, also known as a "Shinkoutsu system".
in Japan,10 AGT routes carry more than 500,000 passengers daily.
Six of the ten routes are fully automated unmanned and four are manned.
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The Role of AGT in Urban Public Transport
2024/09/05
If the trains and buses you use to commute to work come every three minutes or every six minutes, it is obvious that every three minutes is better, right?
In the case of buses, it is not only necessary to have the required number of buses so that they can operate every 3 minutes, but also to have enough drivers for the number of buses.
In the case of trains, it is also necessary to have the required number of trains and the corresponding number of drivers.
In the case of AGT, since it is fully automated and unmanned, there is no need to worry about securing and managing drivers, and the service can be provided according to demand.
In addition to the problem of securing operators, AGT has an advantage in terms of construction costs compared to railroads.