Test operation of driverless Urbanloop capsules has begun in a suburb of Paris, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

On Saturday, a fleet of 10 light rail capsules started transporting passengers along a 2 km route.

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This route runs through the city of Montigny-le-Bretonneux, connecting a parking lot with the Olympic and Paralympic Games fan zone.

The line is operated by Keolis. It is stated that the system can handle up to 5,000 people per day. The project is planned to run for 17 months.

Urbanloop capsules are equipped with tire-based wheels and can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h. They can accommodate up to three passengers.

Energy for movement comes from a contact rail, and the capsules themselves are equipped with electric motors and supercapacitors.

Work on the project began in 2017, and the updated capsule design was unveiled in 2022.

Additionally, the Urbanloop technology is planned to be implemented in Nancy. In this city, 40 capsules on a 7 km line are scheduled to launch in 2027.

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