Véhicule Automatique Léger
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Véhicule Automatique Léger or VAL is a type of driverless, rubber-tyred, light metro. The technology was developed at the Lille University of Science and Technology, was marketed by Matra, and first u
VAL 206 (right) and VAL 208 (left) as used on Lille Metro.
Interior of VAL 256 with manufacturer's decal.
VAL-style track point as used on the Taipei Wenhu Line.
CityVal for Rennes Metro Line B
VAL 208
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The VAL 208 is one of the VAL series, an automated guideway transit system developed by Matra and Siemens. The vehicles are manufactured at Siemens SGP in Vienna, Austria.
Véhicule Automatique Léger
…provide lateral guidance. Electrical power at 750 V DC is collected by shoes from the guidebars. The vehicles are lightweight 2-car sets (VAL 206 or VAL 208) with 124 total capacity, or twin sets (VAL 256) with 80 seated and 160 standing capacity. All axles on these vehicles are motored with 150 kW (201 hp…
VAL 208 train on the Toulouse viaduct
Interior (at Lille Metro)
Bogie
Traction motor