Fully automated control and guidance systems for driverless monorails (ATGS)
Scalable automation solutions for driverless public transit (APM), airport shuttles, and urban transportation infrastructure. Developed in Switzerland — in continuous operation worldwide.
Direct Answer · What is the Inautec ATGS?
Automatic Transport Guiding System
The ATGS from Inautec is a fully automated, scalable control solution for driverless monorails and Automated People Movers (APM) in urban transit, at airports, and in enclosed areas. It enables automated train control in accordance with the highest international safety standards (SIL 3 / EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129).
Driverless Guidance Systems (ATGS) for Urban Infrastructure and APM Systems
In addition to control systems for amusement rides, Inautec is a specialized provider of fully automated, driverless monorail control systems (Automated People Mover / APM). The ATGS (Automatic Transport Guiding System), developed by our expert engineers in Wollerau, Switzerland, serves as the digital control foundation for rail-based passenger transport systems in urban transit, for airport shuttles, and in enclosed areas.
Advantages of the ATGS system architecture for route operators:
- Maximum land efficiency: Monorail systems typically use elevated, lightweight rail structures. This significantly minimizes the required ground footprint and enables seamless integration into densely built-up urban areas.
- Collision-free automated operation: Thanks to their dedicated, grade-separated route without external traffic, monorail systems are ideally suited for fail-safe, fully automated operation (GoA4).
- Full scalability: The level of automation in the ATGS can be customized to meet specific customer needs—ranging from driver-assisted systems (GoA2) to fully driverless continuous operation (GoA4).
– System Specificantions
Trust Built on Swiss Precision
The ATGS is developed and certified in accordance with internationally recognized rail and automation standards for driverless passenger transport.
System-Parameter
Configuration & Technical Indicators
Standard & Safety Compliance
System Designation
ATGS (Automatic Transport Guiding System)
EN 50126 (RAMS), EN 50128 (Software)
Automation Level
Scalable from GoA2 (Semi-automated with driver) to GoA4 (Unattended Train Operation / Driverless)
EN 50129 (Safety-related electronic systems), SIL 3
Applications
Urban transit links, airport shuttles, elevated monorails,
leisure & industrial complexes
EN 13814 / APM Standards
Hardware-Plattform
Redundant safety PLCs, real-time data bus communication,
EMC-shielded cabinet construction
IEC 61439-1/2, UL 508A (US-Markt)
– Our Solutions
WHY ATGS? Benefits for Urban & Enclosed Infrastructures
Three system features that make ATGS the preferred platform for high-density environments and continuous driverless operation.
– 01 — TRACK
Track Efficiency for Densely Populated Areas
ATGS is specifically optimized for lightweight elevated rail structures. Thanks to its slim track design, the transport system takes up minimal footprint—ideal for integration into densely built-up urban areas and existing infrastructure.
– 02 — ROUTE ALIGNMENT
Collision-Free Automated Operation
Monorail systems operate on dedicated, grade-separated tracks. This physical isolation from other traffic makes ATGS the ideal platform for fail-safe, fully automated continuous operation without human intervention.
– 03 — R&D WOLLERAU
In-House R&D & Scalability
The ATGS control core was developed entirely in our Swiss research and development department. The system can be customized to meet project-specific requirements, load limits, and capacity needs.
– International Reference Projects
In Operation Across Four Continents
A selection of systems for which INAUTEC has developed and implemented safety-critical control functions.
Marconi Express (Flughafen-Anbindung)
Bologna, Italy
Fully automated system (GoA4): A 5-km route serving as a direct public transit connection between Bologna’s main train station and the airport.
Xi'an Monorail System
Xi'an, China
Fully automated system (GoA4): High-frequency passenger transport system for urban transit zones.
Ningbo People Mover
Ningbo, China
Fully automated system (GoA4): Driverless transit system for maximum passenger capacity.
Ashgabat Transit System
Aschgabat, Turkmenistan
Semi-autonomous system (GoA2): Transit system with driver-assisted ATGS control architecture.
Calabar Transit System
Calabar, Nigeria
Urban Passenger Transit System: Connecting strategic transit hubs.
– For nearly 50 years
Swiss Engineering & Compliance with Standards
Swiss R&D Core – Safety in Accordance with International Rail Standards
The ATGS control core is entirely designed, programmed, and validated in-house at the company’s research and development department in Wollerau, Switzerland. The system meets the most stringent safety standards for functional safety in passenger rail transport:
- Safety Requirements: Designed in accordance with SIL 3 (IEC 62061 / EN 50129) and EN ISO 13849-1 (PL e).
- Railway Standards Compliance: Developed in accordance with the RAMS and software requirements of EN 50126 and EN 50128.
- Tested Hardware: Control cabinet construction and control hardware in accordance with IEC 61439-1/2 and UL 508A for worldwide use.
– FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What control solutions does Inautec offer for driverless monorails?
With the ATGS (Automatic Transport Guiding System), Inautec provides a fully automated, scalable control solution for driverless monorails and automated people movers (APMs). Developed in Switzerland, the system meets the highest safety requirements (up to SIL 3 / GoA4) for public transportation use between airports and cities, as well as in enclosed areas such as amusement parks.
What safety level does the Inautec ATGS system achieve?
The ATGS is designed for safety-critical passenger transport and meets requirements up to SIL 3 in accordance with the railway standards EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129, as well as internationally applicable APM standards.
Can the ATGS system be retrofitted into existing trains?
Yes, Inautec offers complete retrofit solutions. Existing monorail and people mover systems can be upgraded from manual or semi-automated control to the modern ATGS system.
– Unsere Lösungen
Project Planning & Initial Technical Consultation for ATGS
Are you planning a new installation or the modernization of a people-mover system? Discuss your route and safety requirements directly with our systems engineers in Wollerau.
Sicherheitskritische Steuerungs- und Antriebssysteme für Fahrgeschäfte und Personentransportanlagen.
Wollerau, Schweiz — seit 1974.
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