Motorized pods switch between cable and rail sections to cut infrastructure cost while enabling flexible urban routing and controlled braking.
A transition structure, motor, and eddy current braking let a trolley move smoothly from cable to rail with controlled speed on curved paths.
Pre-loaded capsules in a separate docking bay bypass airlock re-pressurization delays, enabling faster loading and more frequent departures.
Removable coupling and motorized ground supports let cable cars detach, move at ground level, and improve station access in difficult terrain.
Inclined guides create stabilizing torque as transport units move from aerial to land mode, reducing oscillation and coupling misalignment.