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London Heathrow Pods - full ride from Business Car Park B to Terminal 5
London Heathrow Airport's innovative new Ultra POD transport system connects Terminal 5 with the airport's extensive Business Car Park areas. The British-developed system is one of the first examples of new personal rapid transit technology that could benefit many parts of the world in the future.
Each pod is designed to carry up to four people and their luggage (including pushchairs and bulky items) in temperature-controlled comfort. The pods do not require a ticket and are free to use. They operate on an 'on demand' basis, so there is no waiting around for timetabled services, and no stops along the way. Just jump in and go!
The futuristically-styled pods are driverless and self-steering, and run automatically along designated tracks (called 'glideways'). They are electrically powered and travel on rubber wheels, giving a smooth quiet ride. A central computer monitors demand and ensures that pods are available at the right places at the right time. The Heathrow glideways are approximately 2.4 miles (3.8 km) long, and the journey time from Terminal 5 to the Business Car Park areas is about five minutes.
This POD transport system is an example of 'green transport' in action - it is energy efficient and low emission, and replaces an estimated 50,000 bus journeys per year. In addition is has considerably shortened journey times between Terminal 5 and Heathrow's Business Car Parks.
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Landing at Heathrow
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Landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR from the East, August 25th 2004
NEW Heathrow POD cars - full ride from London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 to Business Car Park B
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London Heathrow Airport's innovative new Ultra POD transport system connects Terminal 5 with the airport's extensive Business Car Park areas. The British-developed system is one of the first examples of new personal rapid transit technology that could benefit many parts of the world in the future. Each pod is designed to carry up to four people and their luggage (including pushchairs and bulky ...
Pipers 1:1500 scale central London model at the Building Centre, London
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For more see www.londonupclose.com A wonderful model of central and eastern London, including the new 2012 Olympic zone. Every block is exactly represented and major building and landmarks (such as the Houses of Parliament and the Olympic Stadiums) are fully modelled. Most interestingly all recent and proposed building projects that have been submitted for planning permission are included, so y...
Victoria Coach Station Guide - a walk-through of London's coach travel hub
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For more see www.londonupclose.com/victoria-coach-station.html Victoria Coach Station is London's hub for domestic and international coach services, including airport transfers and many sightseeing coach tours. It handles more than 200,000 coach departures a year, carrying 10 million passengers. The principal coach operators are the domestic services National Express and Megabus, and the Europe...
M&M's World in London, Leicester Square - full walk-through.
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By www.LondonUpClose.com - Europe's first M&M's World store has opened in London's Leicester Square. At 35,000 square feet it's the world's largest sweet store and if you're a fan of the colourful candy-coated chocolates you'll love the four floors of M&Ms and M&M-branded merchandise, including dispensers, plush toys and clothing. Pose for photos with life-size M&Ms, be wowed by the amazing 'fa...

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  • @Solo_loupette
    @Solo_loupette Рік тому

    Wow

  • @WagDemTails
    @WagDemTails Рік тому

    Business parking is renamed to Pod Parking

  • @sapphire-fj3mm
    @sapphire-fj3mm Рік тому

    I don't see why you now have to go through the door for gate 19 to board a coach that's on gate 20. How long has it been like that for?

  • @carolinekelly3415
    @carolinekelly3415 2 роки тому

    Hello, thank you kindly for sharing this great engineering FRIENDS!!!! I never knew these POD CARS existed?? Were they around in 2004?? I have never seen or heard of them before. Absolutely marvellous AUTOMATED TECHNOLOGY that gives me hope. I appreciate you connecting!!! I have learned something new!!!!!!!

  • @tantaf123
    @tantaf123 4 роки тому

    If only this was how we got around... I’m so lazy 😂

  • @marinapeache3113
    @marinapeache3113 4 роки тому

    I can't wait to go and visit this store and buy some M&M's🍿

  • @coolerise2099
    @coolerise2099 4 роки тому

    Amazing! 👍

  • @gordonbennett5638
    @gordonbennett5638 4 роки тому

    They should use the voice of HAL9000

  • @passport-photo
    @passport-photo 4 роки тому

    It should drop you to your car... we are now in 2020 people. In fact. It should just drop you home :)

  • @patrickadi6155
    @patrickadi6155 4 роки тому

    My childhood memories I remember being here and living in Londen now I live in MK gosh these memories are amazing memories I miss this place

    • @patrickadi6155
      @patrickadi6155 4 роки тому

      (about 5 years ago when I was 4 yep in 9 years old)

  • @user-gl1ci6wj1d
    @user-gl1ci6wj1d 4 роки тому

    いいなー。乗ってみたいですo(^-^o)(o^-^)o

  • @noxious_nights
    @noxious_nights 4 роки тому

    It would be so cool to ride one of these to school

  • @michaelbuntine362
    @michaelbuntine362 4 роки тому

    Why can't they have these things that run from the pub to your street??... Drink driving eradicated!!!

  • @hariyanto1311
    @hariyanto1311 4 роки тому

    Free charge

  • @milby9860
    @milby9860 4 роки тому

    Going there tomorrow for the first time to Southampton. Looks very different to Heathrow

  • @elih9700
    @elih9700 4 роки тому

    What has happened to my country...

  • @dontmindme5290
    @dontmindme5290 4 роки тому

    I'm travelling from Merthyr to Victoria and I was wondering if Victoria Palace Theatre is near the coach station

  • @Masterjedi688
    @Masterjedi688 5 років тому

    I love this.

  • @luvvideos07
    @luvvideos07 5 років тому

    I would go to the airport just to ride in these pods. LOL

  • @MJBYouTubeNetwork
    @MJBYouTubeNetwork 5 років тому

    These are so adorable! These airport pods are so cute I can't stop laughing! I like these. Us up here in New York City don't have these :( I wish we did. You go to JFK International Airport, you'll get an AirTrain. London, England is definitely on my Winter Wonderland bucket list.

  • @samsam1790
    @samsam1790 5 років тому

    just realized while I was watching it with oncoming traffic... if this is in the UK, why isnt the pod on the other side of the road? ;)

  • @mnmomen9618
    @mnmomen9618 5 років тому

    *ITS ARE ALL UNMANNED POD CARS, WOW.*

  • @giovannipenate5325
    @giovannipenate5325 5 років тому

    They should make one in USA

  • @americanemirates8867
    @americanemirates8867 5 років тому

    I Wish we had pod In New York

  • @13BD
    @13BD 5 років тому

    What a great place for a quickie as you on your way!

  • @jason.c2441
    @jason.c2441 5 років тому

    i wish my airport can have this

  • @liambowerman4936
    @liambowerman4936 5 років тому

    Free’s up traffic around Heathrow

  • @roguejeff1
    @roguejeff1 5 років тому

    Reminds me of a scene from the movie "Logan's Run!"

  • @kkrispy2009P
    @kkrispy2009P 5 років тому

    Pods are ace thumbs up

  • @Jonmpan
    @Jonmpan 5 років тому

    Fantastic

  • @josephtribe9633
    @josephtribe9633 5 років тому

    Great video

  • @alexleo172
    @alexleo172 5 років тому

    Instead for taking a lonely pod train to press the button. Take a skytrain in the Eastern airport of Singapore,Changi Airport. Watch cinema,enjoy in the pool and others!

  • @SantiGuetta2024
    @SantiGuetta2024 5 років тому

    Wow that heathrow pod cars are amazing

  • @Rhys_hughes
    @Rhys_hughes 5 років тому

    Is it free

  • @josephtribe9633
    @josephtribe9633 5 років тому

    Your video is very good

  • @mustapha_transport
    @mustapha_transport 5 років тому

    I not

  • @mustapha_transport
    @mustapha_transport 5 років тому

    Yes

  • @claracampe5850
    @claracampe5850 5 років тому

    I don't like it I like to walk

  • @TheDuke-vb9cq
    @TheDuke-vb9cq 5 років тому

    A Toy for small children, or a transport system with a seriously childish attitude ?

  • @cringefest7841
    @cringefest7841 5 років тому

    I might go to Heathrow just to ride this lmao

  • @guyparham575
    @guyparham575 5 років тому

    Why dont the put wipers on it so you can wear going when its raining or Window is dirty

  • @KARTAVIDEO2TRAINS
    @KARTAVIDEO2TRAINS 5 років тому

    Incredibly all systems appear automatic. Very sophisticated. Your country is great in technology. Hopefully our country can miss out on developed countries like your country. greetings from Indonesia

  • @ZeldaACFan17
    @ZeldaACFan17 5 років тому

    These look fast!

  • @paullewis2413
    @paullewis2413 5 років тому

    " Almost there, Don't forget your bags, mind your head" oh and it might be a good idea if you take your brain with you as well! (Assuming you've got one of course) Fucking pathetic!

  • @Billzloveschelsea
    @Billzloveschelsea 5 років тому

    Are these trains operated by TFL? Can we get to Heathrow with our Oyster card ?

  • @KalelaChannel
    @KalelaChannel 5 років тому

    Jim Gaffigan stand up about this place was funny. Do they sell only M&Ms?

  • @stefantrandafir1099
    @stefantrandafir1099 5 років тому

    Why is it on the right side of the road?

  • @ЛоивскиМентально
    @ЛоивскиМентально 5 років тому

    Вузькі сидіння. Людство коли-небудь догягне повного комфорту??? Чи ніколи?

  • @AtticTapes14
    @AtticTapes14 5 років тому

    Looks futuristic

  • @Sara__28
    @Sara__28 5 років тому

    Mi from Spain but in dicember l will spend cristmas in london Yo soy de España y voy a pasar las navidades en Londres