Bombardier to extend People Mover System in Phoenix

The City of Phoenix has selected Bombardier Transportation (Bombardier) to upgrade its Sky Train automated people mover (APM) system at the Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport as part of a second stage project. The 2.5-mile extension to the airport’s rental car centre, valued €248m (£217m), aims to support the airport in meeting its future mobility requirements in which the rail technology provider will supply 24 of its Innovia APM 200 vehicles. In addition, the agreement also covers two new stations
March 27, 2018 Read time: 1 min

The City of Phoenix has selected 513 Bombardier Transportation (Bombardier) to upgrade its Sky Train automated people mover (APM) system at the Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport as part of a second stage project. The 2.5-mile extension to the airport’s rental car centre, valued €248m (£217m), aims to support the airport in meeting its future mobility requirements in which the rail technology provider will supply 24 of its Innovia APM 200 vehicles.

In addition, the agreement also covers two new stations as well as an expansion of the system’s maintenance facility. It also comes with options for three additional vehicles as well as various vehicle retrofits and upgrades.

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