Specifications - Hudson-Bergen Light Rail System, USA

System
Owner	New Jersey Transit
Operator	21st century Rail Corporation
Date opened	2000
Route length (from 2010)	21 miles
Guage	1,435mm
Routes	Three, plus express service
Stations	23
Service frequency (peak)	Five minutes (core area)
Power system	750V d.c.
Passenger trips (fin. yr 2006)	7,801,800
Rolling Stock
Builder	Kinki Sharyo
Vehicle total	52
Peak capacity	122 (68 seated)
Low floor	70% of total
Speed (max.)	55mph (89km/h)
Type	Double-ended, articulated twin-car sets
Special Characteristics
Self-contained light rail system using new alignments and former heavy rail formations
15-year design, build, maintain and operate contract
Major enhancement of transport links between New Jersey and New York City
State and federal funds used in a public-private partnership
70% low-floor design tram and four pairs of doors per side for easy entry
Integrated with park and ride facilities
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