Control Stand
The cover is normally closed.
The control stand is used when the train is manually operated.
Facilities/Structures/Systems
How Our Automatic Driving System Works
When the train approaches a station
There are transmitters located 240m, 85m, and 10m away from the station. When the train passes a transmitter, information on distance to the station is sent to the Station ATO Controller.
The train slows down.
The Station ATO Controller sends a signal to the Onboard ATO Controller to slow down.
The train arrives at the station.
The train stops at the transmitter on the platform.
The Station ATO Train Controller confirms that the train has stopped.
The Station ATO Controller notifies the Station ATO System that the train has stopped at the correct position.
The doors open.
The Station ATO System opens the platform gates.
The Onboard ATO Controller opens the train doors.
Flow of Automated Driving
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Central Command Office
The Central Command Center monitors the operations of the Yurikamome. It sends commands to stop doors from closing at the scheduled timing and prevent the train from starting when necessary.
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Station (Station ATO Machine)
The Central Command Center sends information to the station's machine room. The information is then sent from the station's machine room to the train.
Systems Supporting Yurikamome
Power Line
The Yurikamome runs by electricity.
The 600V electric current is sent to the Yurikamome.
Guide Rails
The guide rails enable a run on the track.
They are installed on both sides of the track.
Station ATO Transmitter
A transmitter is installed near the station and informs the train of the distance to the station. Another is located on the platform to tell the station that the train has stopped in the right position, give a signal to open and close the train doors.
Loope Transmission Line
⑤Loope Transmission Line The inside cables transmit information. Information is sent between carriages, stations and the central command office.
Track
This is the track the Yurikamome drives on.
It is made of concrete.
Rubber Tire
The rubber tire has a metal wheel inside in order for the train to keep running in the case of a puncture.
Each tire weighs 130kg to hold the heavy carriage.
Power Collector
This device takes electricity in.
Inspection Passage
Inspection staff walk on this passage.
ATO Train Controller
This is the brain of Yurikamome.
It acts as a driver to run and stop the Yurikamome.
ATC Controller
This device supervises the maximum speed set in each of specified sections.
It send speed info and other signals to the onboard ATO device.
Operation systems supporting Yurikamome
Power Operation TableService Control System
"The Yurikamome is an automated transit system, controlled entirely by computers. This system is supported by the Service Control System. It provided CTC (centralized traffic control) that includes ATO (automated train operation), timetable management and in-station announcement.
It monitors at regular intervals the 'health' of the unstaffed trains like whether trains run according to the timetable and if there is a problem in onboard device perfomance.It secures safety and reliability of the train by providing speed control with ATC (automated train control) and pinpointing the train position with TD (train detection) device.
In case of emergency including natural disasters, the system provides appropriate instructions to all the trains in service with the help of operators and computers in the control center.
Power Operation TablePower Management System
The Yurikamome runs by electricity and the Power Management System helps supply and manage electricity in an efficient way. Two types of electricity is managed by this system - electricity to move the train, and electricity supplied to station facilities such as illumination, ticket machines and vending
machines.These power lines, like the blood vessels in the human body, need to supply electricity incessantly. The status of power supply is constantly monitored by remote and automated control to secure the stable supply of power.
Disaster Prevention Management TableDisaster Prevention Management System
This system ensures safety of passengers in the case of fire, earthquake or strong winds by centralized remote control from the command office.
The system monitors a possible occurrence of fire and elevator disorder in the station, as well as intensity of wind by anemometers installed on the track and the roof of the command office, and seismic data for earthquakes.
Customer Support CenterStation Service Management System
Customer Support Center Customer Support Center Automatic Ticket Gate Automatic Ticket Gate This system is designed to remotely monitor and control station service and facilities including ticket machines and ticket gates.
Monitor and control of each station is remotely achieved in the command office, with data and camera images displayed on the screen.
The interphone service responds to the customers' request and inquiry that is processed quickly and properly by office staff.
Garage Management TableGarage Management System
This system is designed to manage and maintain the 'home' of the trains in an efficient manner.
This is a behind-the-scene activity but an integral part of the Yurikamome's safe service. The system is designed to manage the track switching for a train leaving and returning to the garage, and inspect functionality of a train before it leaves.