Fringian Maglev Passenger Carriage

Maglev Passenger Carriage
Tech Level	TL–8
Mass	21.3 Tons
Cost	{{{cost}}}
Mode	Maglev
Type
Speed	-
Cargo	11m³
Crew	(1)
Passengers	65
Armament	none

The Maglev Passenger Carriage is a Maglev Vehicle. It requires a maglev guideway of the correct gauge to operate.

Description / Specifications

An enclosed passenger carriage designed to operate on a maglev guideway network.

Hull / Suspension

An enclosed box-shaped streamlined hull constructed from alloys and composite materials.

• Length: 18.8m, Width: 3.6m, Height: 4.4m.
• Overall Volume: approximately 298m³ (21.3 dTons).
• Unloaded Weight: 56,500 kg.

The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes its seating on the guideway beam and an associated engineering compartment. The enclosed volume of the hull is lower.

The vehicle is fitted with linear motors built into trucks, enabling the vehicle to traverse curves in the guideway.

• The vehicle is designed to operate on maglev guideway networks. The gauge (the width of the guideway beam) for maglev networks within the Distant Fringe is generally 2m and most examples of the Maglev Passenger Carriage are built to match that standard.

Power

The Maglev Passenger Carriage draws power from its linear motors. It has backup batteries that can run the onboard systems for up to a day.

Performance

• Cruise Speed: 400 kph, Top Speed: 450 kph. Performance is identical in forward and reverse.
• Range: unlimited.

Maglev Passenger Carriages frequently operate independently but are often linked together to form a longer train. Carriages that operate as part of a train have improved aerodynamic properties: those coupled to a Maglev End Unit are capable of faster speeds and do not require a crew. Maglev Passenger Carriages have an automatic coupling system that includes data, power and environmental linkages.

Crew / Passengers

An enclosed compartment fitted with clear windows and with a volume of 224m³ (16 dTons), of which approximately 8m³ (0.6 dTons) is given over to two small crew compartments located at opposite ends of the vehicle: the vehicle is only crewed if it is operating independently. Each contains advanced controls and a console / heads-up display that provides data such as velocity and component status. There is seating for 65 passengers, along with a central walkway and a small fresher. The seating is relatively cramped. The vehicle has full environmental protection (the hull is sealed) and is fitted with interior lighting and full climate control. The passenger compartment is accessed by small end compartments that can be constructed as airlocks: these compartments also allow access to adjacent carriages. An onboard computer system manages the vehicle.

• Cargo Storage: 11m³ (0.8 dTons), consisting of a luggage storage area and overhead luggage racks.
• Maximum Load: 11,500 kg (including passengers).

Equipment

Running lights. Onboard entertainment systems, and global communications and data access.

History / Background

A vehicle designed to move passengers along maglev networks.

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science