ATN Projects are Happening!

June 2023

From the President

Dear {First Name}, exciting things are happening! I have been told the Chengdu Tianfu International Airport system in China is now in operation with four stations, 10 track km and 22 vehicles. It uses Ultra-MTS technology. The Zhongtang Sky Railway Group Co Ltd plans to bring their ATN system with six-passenger vehicles into public operation in China in about three months. Modutram is starting construction on a 7.4 km corridor ATN system with 11 stations in Tlaxcala, Mexico. The first phase includes 3 stations and is expected to open to public service around the end of 2023.

The 2023 Podcar City Conference has now been rescheduled to November 30 – December 1 in San Jose, California. The new date and location have met with significantly increased interest in the conference. This includes several suppliers wanting to exhibit and/or display their vehicles and even more who want to attend and/or present. In addition, we are getting strong interest from owners and potential owners who want to share their stories and learn from each other. This is a great opportunity to learn about ATN from top to bottom. Please plan to attend. ATRA members get a discount.

PS: We love you. Please join ATRA/pay your dues/volunteer. Together we can fix public transportation!

Best regards,

Peter Muller, ATRA President

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