HollySys Powers China's First Straddle Monorail APM at Chongqing Jiangbei Airport

Recently, the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport Automated People Mover (APM) System, jointly constructed by Hollysys, was successfully inaugurated. 

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport Automated People Mover (APM) System

The Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport APM is the first airport people mover in China to adopt a straddle monorail system. Spanning 1.937 kilometers, it connects Terminal T3A and Terminal T3B — the world's largest satellite concourse, with an annual throughput of 35 million passengers. Operating 24/7, the system features high-capacity, fully driverless operation to provide seamless transfer between domestic and international flights.

HollySys' Integrated Smart Transit Solutions

As the core electromechanical systems integrator, Hollysys provided a comprehensive, full-lifecycle solutions, including signaling & communications, integrated supervision (PSCADA, BAS, Access Control), platform screen doors, cloud platform & smart maintenance systems, train control & management system (TCMS). Our scope covered system design, R&D, manufacturing, installation, interface coordination, and on-site commissioning, ensuring world-class execution at every stage.

Key Innovations & Breakthroughs

• Flexible Train Formation

  Utilizing HollySys’ proprietary GOA4-level FAO technology, the system enables dynamic coupling/decoupling of trains to match passenger flow, reducing operational costs. 

• Flight-Integrated Scheduling

  Real-time integration with airport flight systems allows adaptive scheduling, balancing efficiency and energy savings. 

• Unified Dispatch

  A centralized control model streamlines signaling, power supply, vehicles, and platform doors, optimizing staffing and operational workflows. 

• Vehicle-Signaling Integration

  Merging TCMS with onboard signaling achieves triple-network convergence (control/monitoring/maintenance), enhancing reliability and simplifying architecture. 

• AI-Driven Maintenance

  Cloud-based Edge Intelligent Controllers (EIC) enable predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, and cross-system coordination, cutting downtime and costs. 

Setting a New Benchmark for Airport Mobility

From tender to commissioning, HollySys assembled elite technical teams and mobilized leading resources to ensure a smooth and timely delivery. The project has been unanimously praised by the airport authority, design institutes, and contractors. It stands as a new model for intelligent, green airport transit, integrating automation, energy efficiency, and innovation across the entire life cycle.