Specifications - Houston MetroRail System, USA

Key Data
Population (city/metropolitan)	2.14 million/5.5 million
Operator	Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO)
Gauge	1,435mm
Stations	16
Passengers carried	45,000 daily
Opened	January 2004
Power supply	600/750V dc overhead supply
Projected lines	Five (projected by 2012)
Rolling Stock
Type	Siemens S70, bi-directional
Delivered	2003–2004
Dimensions	29,372mm x 2,650mm
Fleet size	18
Max. speed	105km/h
Low floor area	70%
Capacity	72 seated, 174 standing
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