Shuttle car braking system

Abstract

Systems, assemblies, and/or the like are provided. According to various embodiments, a shuttle car has a first end; a second end; a platform disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the platform is configured to support and transport one or more objects; one or more attachment mechanisms, wherein the one or more attachment mechanisms are configured to be selectively deployed, wherein, when the one or more attachment mechanisms are selectively deployed, the one or more attachment mechanisms are configured to engage with one or more arresting cables and bring the shuttle car to a stop; and one or more locking mechanisms, wherein the one or more locking mechanisms are configured to secure the one or more attachment mechanisms to the first end or the second end of the shuttle car, and wherein the one or more locking mechanism are configured to selectively deploy the one or more attachment mechanisms.

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