This document discusses monorail technology, providing an introduction and overview of monorail history, types, advantages, disadvantages, comparisons to other rail systems, and famous monorail examples. It notes that monorails were developed in the 1800s but saw resurgence due to their eco-friendly nature. The two main types are straddle and suspended monorails, which differ in how they are configured on the track. Advantages include faster construction at lower cost, environmental friendliness, and minimal space usage, while disadvantages include needing the entire system shut down for track repairs and limited passenger capacity.

2. SEMINAR ON
MONORAIL
TECHNOLOGY

3. CONTENT
 Introduction
 History Of Monorail
 Working Principle
 Types Of Monorail System
 Advantages & Disadvantages
 Monorail Vs Metrorail
 Famous Monorails & Monorail Manufacture
 Conclusions

4. INTRODUCTION
 City not fit to live due to improper town planning.
 Solution is to provide improved transportation technology.
 As name implies : single rail on which train transport system runs.
 Connects arteries and veins of the city.
 Monorail is possible in congested areas.
 Ease and safe transportation, without loss of time.

5. HISTORY OF MONORAIL
Gyro Monorail in 1909
 Concept developed since 1800,first
monorail in Russia in 1820.
 First suspended monorail was demonstrated in
1886 in New Jersey but due to massive
expansion on road and air transport system
after second world war, monorail was the first
one to be abandoned.
 But came again into existence due to its eco
friendly characteristics.
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6. TYPES OF MONORAIL SYSTEM
Monorails are classified into two
 Straddle type and
 Suspended type Monorail System
Since the Straddle-type travels by straddling the track, its center of
gravity is situated above the track.
The Suspended-type on the other hand, is configured suspending from
the track, with its center of gravity under the track.

7. Continued….
1) Straddle type 2) Suspended type
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8. WHEEL ARRANGEMENT
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9. SWITCHING
Monorails are capable of more
efficient switching than in the past.
With suspended monorails, switching
may be accomplished by moving
flanges inside the beam way to shift
trains to one line or another.
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10. ADVANTAGES
 Monorail can be built faster with less cost.
 Environmental friendly uses no carbon derived
fuels.
 No risk of vehicles getting struck in crossings.
 Practically silent while travelling.
 Consumes minimal space.
 Reduced Noise.
 Aesthetics & Attractive.

11. DISADVANTAGES
 To replace a section of track, the entire system needs
to be shut down.
 The capacity-to-cost ratio is less.
 Cannot run without electricity.
 Immediate exit is not possible.
 Limited passenger capacity.

12. MONORAIL VS METRORAIL

13. INSIDE MONORAIL
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14. FAMOUS MONORAILS IN WORLD
Wuppertal , Germany Osaka , Japan
Walt Disney World, Florida Seattle , Washington
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15. CONCLUSION
With the increase in the construction technology of Monorail ,it
can reduce the use of city buses in narrow and busy road and will
provide comfort to the passengers because of its suitability in
the congested areas. As it connect the arteries and veins of the
city and proves to be environmental friendly it is going to replace
various modes of transportation which affect environment. With
the increase in the population it is necessary for the
advancement of transport technology in order to provide
systematic way of transportation in the near future.