Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) developed the "Yurikamome 7300 Series" carriage
for the new Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) system which offers an increased transportation
volume of more than 10% compared with existing carriages. The new AGT system is an urban
transportation system using rubber tires, which reduces noise and vibrations. To increase the
riding capacity, it is necessary to reduce the weight of the carriage. The "Yurikamome 7300
Series" carriage has a weight that is 10% lower compared with existing carriages. This reduction
in weight has led to not only the increase of the carrying capacity, but also to the reduction of the
life cycle cost of the whole system through energy saving and the extension of the life of the parts.
These efforts have been well received by the new AGT system operator. In this article, the
"Yurikamome 7300 Series" carriage is described.
