Waiting for a Flight and Exploring Detroit’s ExpressTram

ROMULUS, Michigan — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport’s ExpressTram is unique among airport people movers.

The driverless system transports passengers in Concourse A of the Edward H. McNamara Terminal, previously known as the Northwest WorldGateway. The ExpressTram began operations on Feb. 24, 2002, the same day the terminal opened.

Concourse A is the world’s second-longest airport concourse.

The system uses two cable-driven trams that ride upon an air cushion, similar to a hovercraft, traveling along a guideway. It is said to be the first airport people mover to operate inside a terminal building and not outside or in a tunnel.

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Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and The Travel Trolley.