Rolling stock
uST Transport & Infrastructure Complexes ensure passenger and cargo transportation by means of rolling stock, namely, unmanned steel-wheeled rail electric cars (uPods).
Rail electric uPods can be roughly divided into three basic modules:
- traction module
- functional module (cargo/passenger/cargo and passenger)
- onboard control system (OCS)
The traction module provides all travel modes of uPod along the track structure of the transport complex. The traction module includes:
- traction drive system
- braking system
- heading-hold system
- vehicle evacuation system and fire extinguishing system
The passenger module is designed to locate passengers and their luggage, protect and create a safe and comfortable environment for their stay inside while traveling and at stops, including emergency ones. The passenger module includes:
- entrance system (door system)
- interior with seats (if needed), handrails, handicapped space
- ventilation and microclimate system
- lighting system (working and emergency)
- passenger information system (video and duplex communication with the operator)
- information plates, indicator lights
- passenger evacuation system to the ground
- fire fighting equipment (fire extinguishers)
Onboard control system (OCS) is a set of hardware and software designed to control uPod and ensure safe traffic conditions.
OCS consists of several functional systems that perform all necessary control and safety functions:
- automatic uPod protection system
- automatic uPod train operation (ATO)
- automatic uPod train control and management system (TCMS)
uBus, uCar and uBike in the EcoTechnoPark (Maryina Gorka, Belarus, 2019)
- uPod automated guidance system
- Communication system
- Safety check system
- Positioning system
- Power supply to traction drive system
- Power supply to other systems
- Entrance system
- Interior
- Ventilation and microclimate system
- Lighting system
- Passenger information system
- Passenger evacuation system
- Fire extinguishing system
- Traction drive system
- Braking system
- Heading-hold system
- uPod evacuation system
- Fire extinguishing system
Implemented Configurations of Rail Electric Vehicles
UST Inc. developed a set of generic (tested and certified) structural and technological solutions for the creation of uST Transport Complexes. They allow performing various tasks in passenger and cargo transportation. Depending on customer requests and climatic conditions, uST rolling stock can come in different configurations. When coupled in small trains, the passenger models of uPods can carry up to 50,000 people per hour. Cargo transport is capable of handling up to 100 million tons pef cargo per year.
uPods, including those assembled in trains, can have different capacities – from 2 to 250 passengers. Their design allows the individual modules to be coupled into a single train through a rigid or electronic coupler. The number of sections and their capacity depends on the expected passenger flow. The vehicles are driven by the electric traction drive. Automated control systems ensure speed and route control. The maximum speed is 150 km/h.
uST transport can handle different types of cargo: bulk (loose), liquid, breakbulk, special, as well as sea containers of 20 to 40 feet in nominal length. Their loading and unloading is automatic. The maximum speed of transportation is 150 km/h. Speed and route control is ensured by automated control systems.
Passenger Transport
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uBike U4-621
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uWind U4-651
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uLite U4-830
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uCar U4-430
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uCar U4-430-Т3
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uCar U4-431
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uBus U4-210
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uBus U4-220
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uBus KARAT U4-212
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uBus KARAT U5-543
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uFlash U4-362
uBike U4-621
Double-rail suspended passenger uPod of small capacity. In the basic configuration, the seats are located sequentially providing zoning of seats and an increased comfort. The optimal weight of uBike allows to use it on a lightweight track structure, that makes it possible to use this transport as part of complexes with a minimum material consumption of the structure. uBike can be used for transportation in recreation areas, on tourist and other routes. In addition to on-board (and external) energy sources, it is possible to install a bicycle generator, thanks to which uBike can be driven by the passengers’ muscular power.
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uWind U4-651
Monorail suspended uPod of small capacity with running gear designed for passenger transportation. In the basic configuration, the passenger seats are located opposite each other. The small mass of uWind allows it to move along a lightweight string-rail overpass, that makes it possible to use uPod as part of complexes characterized by minimal material consumption of structures. It is designed to provide connection with sparsely populated and remote areas.
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uLite U4-830
Double-rail suspended uPod of simplified configuration. The cabin can be implemented both for passenger and cargo transportation. uLite was designed as the most cost-effective rolling stock version. The key points in the development of model were the ease of manufacture and the minimum amount of equipment: only necessary for the smooth operation, safety and ergonomics of transport. It can be used for various purposes – as a public transport, on tourist routes, for connection with sparsely populated and remote areas.
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uCar U4-430
Double-rail suspended uPod of increased comfort for city and suburbs. The cabin is made by analogy with the car one, only seats are provided. Multimedia systems are installed. uCars can be assembled as modules by means of a rigid or electronic coupling into trains of a larger capacity. Depending on the customer expectations and the required volume of traffic, the number of sections in the train can vary from 2 to 7.
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uCar U4-430-Т3
Double-rail suspended three-section passenger uPod of increased comfort. It is made on the basis of a single-section uCar U4-430. The cabin is performed by analogy with the car one, only seats are provided. Multimedia systems are installed. The rail electric vehicle is designed to be used on urban and suburban routes.
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uCar U4-431
Suspended double-rail passenger uPod in VIP version for operation in tropical climate. It is based on the U4-430 model. The cabin is made by analogy with the car one and equipped with two main passenger seats of increased comfort with automated backrest incline adjustment. There are two extra places with folding seats, a folding table, a refrigerator, cup holders. A multimedia system with a 32 " screen diagonal is installed, as well as a more powerful acoustic system in comparison with the basic version. Air-conditioning and microclimate systems ensure uninterrupted operation of uCar and comfortable conditions for passengers at an ambient temperature of up to +60 °C.
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uBus U4-210
Double-rail suspended passenger uPod for city and suburb routes. uBus can be single, as well as it can be a part of train with a various number and type of constituent units. It is equipped with audio and video information systems for passengers, climate control and other additional functions. There are places for people with disabilities.
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uBus U4-220
Four-rail suspended passenger uPod for transportation on city and suburb routes. It consists of two modules and allows to significantly increase the productivity of the transport and infrastructure complex during periods of intensive passenger traffic. An electric car on steel wheels is equipped with audio and video information systems for passengers, climate control and other functions.
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uBus KARAT U4-212
Double-rail suspended passenger uPod of increased capacity in tropical version. The cabin is adapted for passengers with disabilities, a place for the transportation of wheelchairs is provided. The glazing configuration offers a 360° view to passengers. uPod is equipped with a multimedia system and Wi-Fi. It is designed for use on urban and suburban routes in arid climates. Air-conditioning and microclimate systems make it possible to ensure uninterrupted operation of the rail electric vehicle and comfortable conditions for passengers at extremely high temperatures.
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uBus KARAT U5-543
Double-rail suspended passenger uPod with panoramic view. There is a place for a wheelchair in the cabin. The glazing configuration offers a 360° view to passengers. uPod is equipped with a multimedia system and Wi-Fi. It is designed for transportation on urban and suburban routes.
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uFlash U4-362
Double-rail suspended high speed passenger uPod. Designed for intercity and international transportation of passengers (and cargo). Comfortable seats with adjustable backrests are provided. Multimedia systems and air conditioning systems are installed. The high speed of movement is ensured by the unique aerodynamic contours of the uPod body. The aerodynamic characteristics of uFlash U4-362 are close to the theoretical limit: drag coefficient Сх is equal to 0.06. uFlash is equipped with luggage compartments.
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Cargo Transport
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uTruck U4-131
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uCont SPC 212
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uCont U4-192
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uCont U5-247
uTruck U4-131
Double-rail suspended cargo uPod intended for transportation of bulk, piece, liquid, dangerous and perishable cargo. Loading and unloading of uTruck can be prformed automatically. The rail electric vehicle is designed for use in industrial facilities, ports and mining sites.
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uCont SPC 212
Double-rail suspended cargo uPod. It is intended for transportation of special containers in tropical climatic conditions. The rail electric vehicle can be used to carry out cargo transportation tasks at industrial facilities, ports and mining sites.
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uCont U4-192
Double-rail suspended cargo uPod designed to transport 20- and 40-foot cargo containers in tropical climate. The design allows transporting large containers of any type without additional reloading. uPod can be used to solve transportation problems at industrial facilities, ports and mining sites.
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uCont U5-247
Double-rail suspended cargo uPod designed to transport 20- and 40-foot containers. It provides high performance and reliability of processing large volumes of incoming (outgoing) cargo flows in terminals, which are united in the uST automated complex. The scope is transport logistics hubs and port transport infrastructure facilities. Loading and unloading of containers can be carried out both in specialized terminals and with the help of a gantry crane or a port loader – a reach stacker. The uCont design allows to transport large-sized containers of any type without additional reloading.
