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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.
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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NEW Heathrow POD cars - full ride from London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 to Business Car Park B
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Business parking is renamed to Pod Parking
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?
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!!!!!!!
If only this was how we got around... I’m so lazy 😂
I can't wait to go and visit this store and buy some M&M's🍿
Amazing! 👍
They should use the voice of HAL9000
It should drop you to your car... we are now in 2020 people. In fact. It should just drop you home :)
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
(about 5 years ago when I was 4 yep in 9 years old)
いいなー。乗ってみたいですo(^-^o)(o^-^)o
It would be so cool to ride one of these to school
Why can't they have these things that run from the pub to your street??... Drink driving eradicated!!!
Free charge
Going there tomorrow for the first time to Southampton. Looks very different to Heathrow
What has happened to my country...
I'm travelling from Merthyr to Victoria and I was wondering if Victoria Palace Theatre is near the coach station
I love this.
I would go to the airport just to ride in these pods. LOL
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.
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? ;)
*ITS ARE ALL UNMANNED POD CARS, WOW.*
They should make one in USA
I Wish we had pod In New York
What a great place for a quickie as you on your way!
i wish my airport can have this
Free’s up traffic around Heathrow
Reminds me of a scene from the movie "Logan's Run!"
Pods are ace thumbs up
Fantastic
Great video
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!
Wow that heathrow pod cars are amazing
Is it free
Your video is very good
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Yes
I don't like it I like to walk
A Toy for small children, or a transport system with a seriously childish attitude ?
I might go to Heathrow just to ride this lmao
Why dont the put wipers on it so you can wear going when its raining or Window is dirty
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
These look fast!
" 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!
Are these trains operated by TFL? Can we get to Heathrow with our Oyster card ?
Jim Gaffigan stand up about this place was funny. Do they sell only M&Ms?
Why is it on the right side of the road?
Вузькі сидіння. Людство коли-небудь догягне повного комфорту??? Чи ніколи?
Looks futuristic
Mi from Spain but in dicember l will spend cristmas in london Yo soy de España y voy a pasar las navidades en Londres