Continuous transport systems in public passenger transport

In densely populated urban areas, there is an ongoing effort to curtail car usage and to promote innovative modes of transport. This paper presents a study of subsystems for specialised passenger transport, including escalators and moving walkways, and their respective characteristics and operating technologies. A global perspective reveals that the integration of escalators and moving walkways has led to substantial enhancements in the efficiency and passenger experience in airports, railways, and metro stations. A comparative analysis reveals that accelerating moving walkways offer distinct advantages over traditional public transport systems, including reduced waiting times, enhanced accuracy, increased comfort and a more appealing user experience. However, they are characterised by low speed, low spatial flexibility and lack of protection from atmospheric precipitation.