New unmanned SkyRail service unveiled in NW China

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has unveiled its new unmanned monorail, SkyRail, in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Wednesday, January 10.

The unmanned train system will be officially put into operation in the second quarter of 2018.

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD launches an unmanned driving system for its monorail, known as SkyRail, in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, January 10, 2018. [Photo provided to China Plus]

SkyRail runs automatically. It also contains a self-contained automatic diagnosis system, real-time passenger flow detection and facial recognition systems.

Photo shows internal view of BYD's SkyRail in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, January 10, 2018. [Photo provided to China Plus]

In addition, it can operate in temperatures ranging from -40 to 80 degrees Celsius.

SkyRail is a 5-year project developed by BYD at a cost of 5 billion yuan.

BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu (left), Vice-President of Huawei Guo Ping (center) and acting Mayor of Yinchuan Yang Yujing (right) board SkyRail in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, January 10, 2018. [Photo provided to China Plus]