MIHARA Test Center

[ ENGINEERING ]

Utilization and Expectations

1. Training
   • Enables foreign urban transportation organizations to understand the Japanese urban transportation system and technologies through this facility.
   • Enables the provision of training for Operation & Maintenance (O&M) trainees before being deployed overseas, and aquirement of training know-hows.
2. Product Development and Safety Analysis
   • Contributes to minimization of on-site testing and enhances introduction of new systems and technologies to the market by demonstration tests and safety analysis at the facility.
3. Accommodating International Standards
   • Promotes Japanese technology in the global market through data analysis and evaluation of test results based on international specifications and standards.

Specific Examples of Testing and Demonstrations

System Demonstration

• Data collection for the certification and evaluation of international standards for vehicle and signaling.
• Coformance with standards of RAMS (IEC 62278) and EMC (IEC 62236).
• Integration tests between subsystems incorporating endurance tests.

On-site Replication Test

• Pre-commissioning test required by overseas clients new lines.
• Replication test for minimizing the risks associated with on-site testing.
• Series of environmental tests (noise, vibration, eletromagnetic compatibility, etc.)

Training and Demonstration

• Offers O&M training to clients at the inaugural launch of their urban transportation systems.
• Offers training in advance of the commencement of construction.
• Demonstrates Japanese urban transportation systems.

Product Development

• Enables full scale test of new systems and technology developments.

The Track Layout of MIHARA Test Center

Summary of the Loop Test Track / High Speed AGT Test Track