The first phase of the development and testing of the suspended trains began at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (RITTEC), which is being developed in the region's largest laboratories and applied scientific research centers for smart transport.
This came during the visit of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, yesterday, to the headquarters of the complex, during which he was briefed on the progress of the project, and continued part of the test operations of one of the vehicles.
His Highness heard from the supervisors and officials of the complex to explain about the latest developments and techniques used in the implementation of the project, and partnerships between the complex and developed companies and academic institutions.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah continued the experimental phase of the vehicle and the specified route, and the mechanism used in the implementation of scientific tests on it. The complex is home to one of the largest laboratories and applied scientific research centers for smart transport in the world, as one of the largest international companies specialized in the sector of intelligent transport and based in the complex to develop a system of innovative solutions reflecting the modern concept of urban mobility within cities, where Research, development and testing of these new technologies in Sharjah to be marketed later in major international capitals.
The announcement of the national project and the new global technology provided by the complex aims to transfer and localize knowledge, in line with the country's strategy to lead the sustainable development and economic development in all walks of life, including mobility, logistics, enriching knowledge, in addition to achieving the academic, scientific and economic directions of the Emirate of Sharjah Scientific prospects and access to research and innovation to tangible achievements that promote the concept of innovation and scientific progress, and to be a catalyst for economic growth by linking the main commercial and industrial centers, and provide a safe and reliable means of transport to Generations to come, through the establishment of a new transport sector in the state, and will this type of trains on passenger transport and transport containers between the cities, what constitutes a qualitative leap in the world of road freight. After the completion of the construction and development of this vital project and the completion of the testing and trial phase, the complex will be one of the first exporters and promoters of this revolutionary technology in sustainable transportation to keep pace with the great growth and the urgent need in the big cities for this type of safe and economical means of transport, in terms of energy and land used. Compared to other modes of transport.
The first stage
Skyway Greentech has commenced construction work on the suspended trains project at its land in Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (RTRI).
The first test phase of the project has been completed and the hanging vehicles have commenced work for a short distance, and work is underway on the next phase, which will be within longer distances, to be the first practical application of this type of modern mobility in the region.
• The complex is home to one of the largest laboratories and applied scientific research centers for smart transport in the world.