Monorail (Alton Towers)

Monorail

Alton Towers
Location	Alton, Staffordshire, England, UK
Coordinates	52°59′30″N 1°53′31″W / 52.991562°N 1.892016°W / 52.991562; -1.892016
Status	Operating since August 1987
Rider height	No restriction

Expo '86
Name	Monorail
Location	Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada
Operated	May 1986 to October 1986

Statistics

Manufacturer

Von Roll

Product

Monorail

Type

Monorail

Capacity

96 per train

Hourly capacity

4100

Speed

27.36 km/h

Track length

2800 metres

Monorail is a Monorail built by Swiss manufacturer Von Roll currently located at Alton Towers in Alton, Staffordshire, England, UK.

The Monorail is situated outwith the park and has two stations. It is used as a means of transportation between the car parks and hotels, and the main park entrance. It has a track length of 2800 metres and a top speed of 27.36 km/h.^[1]

History

The Monorail previously operated at Expo '86 in Canada.^[2] During its first month of operation the ride was unreliable due mostly to elecrical issues. The manufacturer, Von Roll, blamed this on Expo providing electricity to the ride four months later than expected which reduced the time available for testing.^[3]