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The INNOVIA APM 300system embodies the evolution of successful and dependable transit operations over many years. These systems operate on dedicated guideways and are characterized by exceptional route flexibility, outstanding availability and high efficiency in terms of passenger capacity, energy consumption and land use.
The INNOVIA APM 300 system is a driverless transportation system specially designed to serve airports and dense urban areas. It offers quick, comfortable and convenient service for commuters within cities, to and from airports or between airport terminals. INNOVIA APM 300 cars operate on a dedicated guideway underground, on ground level or elevated. This ensures a consistent service that does not interfere with surrounding road or runway traffic. Built on more than 45-years of successful and dependable operation, INNOVIA APM 300 systems incorporate modern aesthetics and advanced subsystems for optimized functionality. Over 30 of Bombardier's APM systems have been delivered around the world, and are in operation at nine of the world's busiest airports.

The latest evolution of proven technology

Smooth ride quality and minimized interior and exterior noise

Easy integration, even around existing infrastructure

An unprecedented track record in performance and safety

Low overall capital costs

Low lifecycle costs

Spacious and highly accessible vehicles

Intelligent power management for increased energy efficiency

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The smartest transportation investment for cities and airports

Modern cities need feeder lines and medium-capacity metro infrastructure which are high performing, energy efficient, and able to adapt nimbly to changing capacities. Meanwhile, the number of airports is increasing world-wide at the same times as they are growing in size. Airports require efficient and reliable interconnection between terminals, and towards intermodal transport systems. Both are constantly seeking clever ways to maximize their investment in transportation solutions. The new generation Val is a fully Automated People Mover (APM) solution on rubber tires, offering the lowest total cost of ownership for cities and airports. The Val is setting new standards in efficiency and availability, and is designed for streamlined associated civil works. Siemens Val systems benefit from the latest automation and monitoring technology for an optimized everyday operation, and the fastest response to the unexpected.

All about the Val systems The latest generation Val has been designed to offer its owners the greatest value for investment. This is assured through streamlining the related infrastructure (such as tracks, platforms and tunnels) and the modern design of the vehicle, thereby reducing the cost of ownership over the entire life cycle of the Val system.

Your advantages with the latest generation Val

The Val is as flexible as ever, completely adaptable to both city and airport environments alike. The system is highly scalable to respond to the unique and ever-changing conditions of these complex settings.

Optimized total cost of ownership

Simplified track thanks to single-rail central guidance

More passengers transported within a smaller vehicle thanks to maximized interior space, allowing for smaller platforms and smaller storage facilities

Capable of navigating steep gradients of 10% (up to 12%) and tight curves down to 30m on main line / 17m in yard, simplifying the associated civil works

Reduced energy consumption through re-use of recovered braking energy

Flexible operation and enhanced passenger experience

More space onboard

Quick passenger exchange at the station thanks to larger doors

Latest passenger information systems including real-time interactive displays and passenger WiFi

Number of cars configurable in real-time in relation to high and low traffic conditions, for a more flexible and frequent service concept

High safety and performance for the most efficient transportation

Outstanding availablity of 99.9% achieved across all operational lines

Reduced headways of as little as 60 seconds

Maximum speeds of up to 80 km/h with adjustable acceleration

Increased automation and constant monitoring thanks to best-in-class Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system, Trainguard MT CBTC

Evacuation options through two walkable paths along the concrete running surfaces, as well as vehicle front-opening

Preventative or corrective maintenance concepts which can be enhanced by the collection of system data

Discover Val - the optimal solution for cities and airports

New generation Val - new streamlined design

Vehicle

Length: 22.40 m for a 2-car train

Width: 2.65 m or 2.80 m

Possible train configurations from 2 to 9 cars

Number of doors per car: 2

Number of seats per car: up to 24

Trainguard MT CBTC technology

Streamlined design

Lighter-weight

Single-rail central guidance

Rationalized switching footprint

Minimized cabling

Reduced energy consumption

At home in cities and airports

Suited to tunnel, viaduct and ground-level environments

Flexibility across different operating modes

Easily scalable for complex and fluctuating traffic conditions

Maximized interior space

Further information For more information about the benefits, features, and technology of the Val, download the information materials here.

References The Val has been successfully installed throughout the world, transporting over 5 billion passengers without incident since 1983. We are proud to maintain an availability of 99.9% across all operational lines.

Cityval: Rennes B metro line

In every aspect, the Cityval Line B functions as turnkey project: In 2020, a network of a new generation of metro will ensure the utmost safety, flexibility and comfort for the passengers in the French city of Rennes.

The Line B will feature 25 trains (2 cars) at opening, with an astounding overall availability of 99,9%; at long term, trains will be extended to 3 cars with reduced headways of 67 seconds at peak.

For highest comfort and to keep passengers always up-to-date, the Cityval offers video entertainment, WiFi connection and the latest interactive passenger information available on board.

Airval: Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

Connects three terminals with national and regional train stations, as well as long term parking lots in under eight minutes

Benefits:

- Flexible to traffic fluctuations, with trains every four minutes in peak times

- Operational 24/7

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This is a list of automated people mover systems located at airport complexes around the world. These systems are used to transport people from one location within an airport to another. Many different types of people movers are used at airports, including automated guideway transit, monorail, and maglev.

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What is a timeline?

Free PowerPoint timeline templates

Other Free PPT timeline templates sources

Office PowerPoint timeline add-In

Free Word timeline templates

Free Excel timeline templates

When & why use timelines?

One of the most popular PowerPoint templates is the PowerPoint timeline template. If used effectively, it can deliver powerful presentations that include all the attributes listed above.

The best PowerPoint presentations are intuitive, easy to follow and powerful. At Konsus, we're specialists in designing effective presentations, by starting from scratch or using your vision and building from there. Use Konsus to outsource presentations easily and give them new life, with turnaround as quick as 12 hours.

What is a timeline?

A timeline is a visual representation of information or events displayed in chronological order.

This PowerPoint timeline segment depicts part of a company's history and its major milestones between 1987 and 2017.

Free PowerPoint Timeline Templates
1. Project timeline template
This multi-color, minimalist project timeline template is great for pitching a project to a client, in an in-house management meeting, or for presenting a new project to the team and organizing it efficiently. The minimalist format will let you focus on relevant information, but at the same time present it to the audience in a visual-friendly manner. This timeline format is great for splitting the project stages into quarterly time sequences.
2. Business plan timeline template
This formal corporate template is great for presenting the company's yearly business plan or an event timeline. This business timeline template uses quarters as time units, but this can be easily changed, depending on the purpose of the presentation.
3. Wave timeline template
This wave timeline template has an original design, bold colors and manages to differentiate itself from the common horizontal or vertical templates we usually see. We believe this would be a excellent choice for a creative marketing timeline.
4. Hexagon timeline template
This modern and minimalist timeline manages to make the most out of a slide's space, due to its creative layout. It can be used for several purposes, whether as a business timeline template, a project management timeline template or even an event timeline template.
5. Creative timeline template
Our designers have created this edgy and vibrant orange template with the client's objective in mind. This creative approach is great for a project timeline template, such as presenting tasks or setting milestones, but also for succinct business plan timeline presentations.
6. Event timeline template
This clear and intuitive event timeline template can efficiently be used for a wide array of events, such as conferences, meetings, workshops, etc. If it needs to be used for a multiple-day event, it can easily be replicated for different days.
7. Meeting timeline template
Our designers have created this colorful and flat graphics event timeline template, which can be a great choice for event or meeting timelines. It can also be used for project management purposes if the hours are replaced by dates.
8. Baloon timeline design template
Colorful, minimalist and with a modern feel, this PowerPoint template can best be used as a business plan timeline or even as a history timeline template, showcasing the company's completed milestones or highlighting the key moments in its history.
9. Circle timeline template
This clean, professional task timeline template was created by our Konsus designers especially for project managers who wish to use it as a project management timeline template that is easy to follow and highlights the essential tasks of a project. Its clarity and readability make it easier for every person involved in the project to follow and get a transparent image of the project flow.
10. History timeline template
This stylish, professional history timeline template can be used as either an in-house presentation tool in the orientation process for new employees or for high-level client presentations. It can increase their confidence in the company by presenting its history and biggest achievements.
11. Arrow timeline template
This multi-color, modern timeline design template is highly effective as a business plan template, or even as a project timeline, highlighting milestones or goals progressively, from idea to success, as emphasized by the arrow pointing upwards. Arrows are a powerful addition to timeline presentations, conveying a journey and making it easier for the audience to follow the process or flow described.
12. Professional business plan timeline template
Our designers know how much professionalism and visual impact matter in the business context, and that is exactly why they created this modern, flat-graphic design, suitable for business presentations or for breaking down a project into key tasks for the team.
13. Modern history timeline template
The visual impact of a history timeline presentation can be the key element that makes or breaks a presentation of this kind. This modern and elegant history timeline template will stir the audience's curiosity and keep them alert.
14. Project management timeline template
Unlike some of the project management PowerPoint templates we've seen before, this one uses time instead of tasks as a reference, splitting the project into monthly milestones.
15. Road timeline template
This multi-color, modern-looking timeline is a fitting example of an inspired and original vertical timeline template. This can be used in presenting business or project milestones, plans or events.

Other Sources for Free PowerPoint Timeline Templates

Because we know how important it is for business professionals to be presented with several choice options, we have also created a list of the 14 best places to find both paid and free PowerPoint timeline templates:

According to our specialists at Konsus, top three choices are:

If you are a do-it-yourself kind of person and you have an idea in mind, or you want to see how to create a timeline template, check out one of the insightful and clearly explained YouTube tutorials on how to create an interactive timeline in PowerPoint and learn how to do this yourself.

What is the Office Timeline PowerPoint Add-in?

The Office Timeline PowerPoint Add-in is a Microsoft PowerPoint plugin that can quickly and efficiently help you create timeline and project slides. Once you have the plugin installed, you may choose between Metro, Phases, Interval or Gantt styles. From there on, you can easily start creating your timeline since it is intuitive.

Alternatives to PowerPoint for creating a timeline

Are there any alternatives to PowerPoint when creating a timeline presentation? Yes, there are. You can create a timeline using Word or Excel. We have put together a list of the best free templates for either of these two Microsoft Office programs.

Free Word timeline templates:

a. 12-Month Timeline Template
b. Project Planning Timeline Template
c. Project Timeline Template
d. Historical Timeline Template

Free Excel timeline templates:

a. Project Timeline with Milestones
b. Project Timeline Template
c. Bubble Chart Timeline Template
d. Project Schedule Template

When and why are timelines used?

Business and project management professionals use PowerPoint timeline templates because these types of templates are clean and clear, presenting information in an intuitive, succinct and professional manner, keeping the audience engaged and focused.

Project timeline templates can differ quite a lot, depending on their purpose, whether for planning, educating or informing, but also depending on their business utility, from delegating basic tasks to presenting more complex infrastructure rollouts.

Some of the most common types of timelines used in business include:

Project management timeline template - used either in-house or in front of clients, and great for creating a clear visual of tasks, milestones or deadlines;

Business plan template;

History timeline template - great for emphasizing dates and milestones;

Event timeline template.

Since it is such an important PowerPoint slide that is used often, we have created some timeline variations for you to download for free:

If you are looking for a timeline infographic template to organize the information and present it in a linear way, websites like Behance or Canva have a vast collection of great timeline infographics, such as this illustrated timeline infographic.

If you prefer to focus on other projects, outsource your timeline designs to Konsus. Our design pros will deliver an eye-catching presentation, whether we implement your specifications or create a complex, high-end design. Our teams are standing by 24/7, ready to begin within 30 minutes. Let's get started.

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25+ Free Timeline Templates In PPT, Word, Excel, PSD

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