First Line. First Step. Test Track 1

At the heart of the innovative uSky Test & Certification Centre in Sharjah lies the world's first operational next-generation string transport line — Test Track 1. It is here that uSky Transport & Infrastructure Technology was first brought to life, successfully tested, certified, and presented to hundreds of delegations from around the world. Today, Test Track 1 is not just a test route but a vivid example of how the future of transportation is becoming a reality.

Designed as a lightweight track structure, Test Track 1 is built on the principle of a flexible string rail overpass and is intended for the movement of unmanned uPods, with a total track length of 400 meters. Thanks to its structural design and supports spaced up to 100 meters apart, Test Track 1 minimally impacts the landscape, passing above the ground without disrupting ecosystems or creating noise pollution. This approach perfectly aligns with the principles of sustainable development and “green” urbanism.

A pivotal moment in the history of Test Track 1 was the issuance of an official operating permit, granted after multiple inspections, audits, and technical evaluations. Among the key documents are certificates issued by the international company SWTUV Certifications, confirming the safe operation and technological readiness of Test Track 1 and its entire infrastructure, including stations and supports, as well as the innovative track structure.

A particular point of pride is that the track has been tested not only under standard conditions but also in scenarios simulating emergencies. During one such test, a rescue operation was conducted using climbing gear, where a uCar was stopped at height. All actions were performed in compliance with international safety standards, and passengers were evacuated in under 7 minutes. This test further confirmed the system's reliability and readiness for real-world urban deployment.

Emergency evacuation display

Test Track 1 regularly showcases certified unmanned vehicles: the passenger tropical uCar and the freight uCont, whose trials demonstrated smooth operation, reliability, and high energy efficiency.

Test Track 1 has become a true flagship for uSky Transport. It has been visited and continues to be visited by delegations from India, Oman, Brazil, CIS countries, and Europe. Among the honored guests of the center were: Sheikha Bodour Al-Qasimi, the Ruler of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the Indian Minister of Transport, and Brazil's first astronaut Marcos Cesar Pontes, who praised the technology, comparing it to NASA-level engineering solutions. Additionally, the uSky Test & Certification Centre hosted a delegation from the Kingdom in the Sky, underscoring growing international interest.

H.E. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah and and President of Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, H.E. Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, Dr. Anatoli Unitsky, Founder and General Designer of uSky Transport FZE and uSky Transport team with the special background: company’s flagship – the high-speed uFlash

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah and President of SRTI Park, and Dr. Anatoli Unitsky, Chairman of uSky Transport inside the VIP cabin of electric vehicle uCar

Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Transport of India at uSky Transport

Joint photo of Dr. Anatoli Unitsky with Minister Marcos Pontes and Ambassador Fernando Luis Lemos Igreja, surrounded by representatives of the Brazilian Space Agency

Dr. Anatoli Unitsky handed his book “The Engineer” to His Majesty King Letsie III

It is important to note that Test Track 1 is not a demonstration in isolation but a real part of a comprehensive system, including certified passenger stations, supports, and modular architecture that can be scaled and adapted to specific territories.

Test Track 1 was the first step that brought uSky Transport from the conceptual stage into reality. Today, it is an operational, certified facility where technologies gaining global recognition are refined. And if the first track already exists, the next step is large-scale implementation. uSky Transport is ready for this — technically, legally, and organizationally.

From concept to reality: the tropical uCar travels the certified Test Track 1 in Sharjah

Test Track 1 is proof that the transportation of the future has already been built. It can be tested, measured, certified, and put into operation. This is the first step — and far from the last.

 

 

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