ITSCo's Linear Synchronous Motor Configuration - MagneRail
Referred to as “MagneRail”, the technology is a unique approach to Transportation Electrification that uses stationary linear motor modules mounted on railroad tracks to provide the propulsive force for lightweight, inexpensive “passive” tow vehicles that use permanent magnets to react against the linear motor, in lieu of heavily, polluting diesel engines. When the LSM is energized, a moving magnetic field is created, which interacts with the magnet array on the tow vehicle. Standard railcar bogies are fitted with permanent magnets. Linear synchronous motors (LSM) modules that simply contain three phase wire windings are embedded in concrete sections, which mount between standard railroad tracks, without interfering with conventional railroad operations. Vehicle operation is driverless and is entirely automated.
