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The 36 trainsets were supplied by Bombardier, the trainsets comprise of three cars.
The 36 trainsets were supplied by Bombardier, the trainsets comprise of three cars.
 The ticketing system performs with multi-ride magnetic cars.
The ticketing system performs with multi-ride magnetic cars.
 The interior of the new metro passenger vehicles.
The interior of the new metro passenger vehicles.
A heavy-metro trainset running across one of the many elevated sections of the new Ankara heavy metro.
A heavy-metro trainset running across one of the many elevated sections of the new Ankara heavy metro.
 Elevated sections of the new heavy metro line are essential to allow the smooth running of the city's existing road traffic.
Elevated sections of the new heavy metro line are essential to allow the smooth running of the city's existing road traffic.
 New stations are considerably larger, lighter and more spacious than previously.
New stations are considerably larger, lighter and more spacious than previously.
An Ankara light-metro train, supplied by Breda of Italy.
An Ankara light-metro train, supplied by Breda of Italy.
 This map shows the extensions that are under construction in 2006, together with the extensions to the Ankaray network that are planned.
This map shows the extensions that are under construction in 2006, together with the extensions to the Ankaray network that are planned.
 The Ankara Metro has proved popular, and is efficient through the use of automatic trains.
The Ankara Metro has proved popular, and is efficient through the use of automatic trains.
The Ankaray light rail system is independent of the Metro system, with trains built by Italian firm AnsaldoBreda.
The Ankaray light rail system is independent of the Metro system, with trains built by Italian firm AnsaldoBreda.
 Map of the Athens metro.
Map of the Athens metro.
 A five-car train built in the 1980s for use on the Athens-Piraeus route.
A five-car train built in the 1980s for use on the Athens-Piraeus route.
A train pulls into a crowded underground station.
A train pulls into a crowded underground station.
 One of the machines used to bore the extensive tunnels on the Athens Metro.
One of the machines used to bore the extensive tunnels on the Athens Metro.
 Athens metro tunnel.
Athens metro tunnel.
Neratziotissa is an interchange between Metro Line 1 and the suburban railway for the airport and Athens’ main heavy rail station.
Neratziotissa is an interchange between Metro Line 1 and the suburban railway for the airport and Athens’ main heavy rail station.
 A Line 1 train in central Athens near Thiseio station.
A Line 1 train in central Athens near Thiseio station.
 Public transport has helped unclog congestion on the densely packed streets of Athens and adjoining Piraeus.
Public transport has helped unclog congestion on the densely packed streets of Athens and adjoining Piraeus.
The Athens Olympic main complex is served by Eirini station on Line 1.
The Athens Olympic main complex is served by Eirini station on Line 1.
 Lille was the first city in the world to adopt a new form of fully automated urban metro.
Lille was the first city in the world to adopt a new form of fully automated urban metro.
The VAL system operations schematic.
The VAL system operations schematic.
Controllers at work in the system's nerve centre.
Controllers at work in the system's nerve centre.

The earlier VAL206 vehicles operate all Line 1 services and operate Line 2 (shown here) with VAL208.
The earlier VAL206 vehicles operate all Line 1 services and operate Line 2 (shown here) with VAL208.
Platform edges are covered by screens, with doors opening to coincide with those on the trains.
Platform edges are covered by screens, with doors opening to coincide with those on the trains.
 Just under a third of Lille VAL is underground, mainly in the central area.
Just under a third of Lille VAL is underground, mainly in the central area.
 Like many VAL stations, Les Prés on Line 2 is built on a viaduct. Permanent way combines guidance, power and control systems.
Like many VAL stations, Les Prés on Line 2 is built on a viaduct. Permanent way combines guidance, power and control systems.
Like many VAL stations, Les Prés on Line 2 is built on a viaduct. Permanent way combines guidance, power and control systems.
Like many VAL stations, Les Prés on Line 2 is built on a viaduct. Permanent way combines guidance, power and control systems.
 VAL links with the long-established ‘Mongy’ tramway at several points, including (seen her) Lille Flandres.
VAL links with the long-established ‘Mongy’ tramway at several points, including (seen her) Lille Flandres.
 Tube Lines now operates the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Northern Lines. This is the control centre for the Jubilee Line.
Tube Lines now operates the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Northern Lines. This is the control centre for the Jubilee Line.
Canary Wharf station has an almost cathedral like feel with its high roof.
Canary Wharf station has an almost cathedral like feel with its high roof.
 Jubilee Line operator Tube Lines is investing heavily in track improvements as well as station and rolling stock.
Jubilee Line operator Tube Lines is investing heavily in track improvements as well as station and rolling stock.
 The impressive new Mar de Cristal station, under construction.
The impressive new Mar de Cristal station, under construction.
One of the boring machines that has driven the massive expansion of Madrid's metro network.
One of the boring machines that has driven the massive expansion of Madrid's metro network.
 One of the Series 6000 trains being built.
One of the Series 6000 trains being built.
 One of the Series 6000 trains delivered from Adtranz-CAF during 1998-99.
One of the Series 6000 trains delivered from Adtranz-CAF during 1998-99.
Another of the new trains.
Another of the new trains.
 Arganda del Rey Station is modern, bright and spacious.
Arganda del Rey Station is modern, bright and spacious.
 Cab design is ergonomic, and the curved windscreen gives a good forward view.
Cab design is ergonomic, and the curved windscreen gives a good forward view.
Map of the Madrid Metro.
Map of the Madrid Metro.
 The R32 cars, dating from 1964, are among the most numerous on the New York City subway.
The R32 cars, dating from 1964, are among the most numerous on the New York City subway.
 The Coney Island yard, F trains in the avenue X yard.
The Coney Island yard, F trains in the avenue X yard.
The R110B new technology test-train prototype on which the new R142 railcars from Bombadier Transportation will be based.
The R110B new technology test-train prototype on which the new R142 railcars from Bombadier Transportation will be based.
 A 1986 car designated R68, at Coney Island yard.
A 1986 car designated R68, at Coney Island yard.
 Computer generated images of the new Bombardier R142.
Computer generated images of the new Bombardier R142.
The spacious interior of the Bombardier R142
The spacious interior of the Bombardier R142
 Front-end view of the mock-up of the new-generation tram, designated R143.
Front-end view of the mock-up of the new-generation tram, designated R143.
 Side view of the mock-up of the new-generation tram, designated R143.
Side view of the mock-up of the new-generation tram, designated R143.
The interior LED display in the R143 prototype
The interior LED display in the R143 prototype
 Fully automated signalling offers greater operational flexibility, and substantial cost savings.
Fully automated signalling offers greater operational flexibility, and substantial cost savings.
 This general view shows both a Meteor train, and the glass platform screens.
This general view shows both a Meteor train, and the glass platform screens.
The high station roofs offer a light, airy environment.
The high station roofs offer a light, airy environment.
 - Inside the control centre of the automated Meteor line.
- Inside the control centre of the automated Meteor line.
 A diagram showing how a signalling system for driverless trains operates.
A diagram showing how a signalling system for driverless trains operates.
A cross section through one of the Paris Meteor-Project stations.
A cross section through one of the Paris Meteor-Project stations.
 The Meteor system was inaugurated by French president Jacques Chirac.
The Meteor system was inaugurated by French president Jacques Chirac.
 Map of Rome's tram, metro and light-railway routes.
Map of Rome's tram, metro and light-railway routes.
The old order - a 1952-vintage Stanga tram at Piaza di Porta Maggiore
The old order - a 1952-vintage Stanga tram at Piaza di Porta Maggiore
 The intermediate stage between old and new - a SOCIMI low-floor tram built in 1990.
The intermediate stage between old and new - a SOCIMI low-floor tram built in 1990.
 The first FIAT-II 100% low-floor tram posed in front of the Colosseum ruins.
The first FIAT-II 100% low-floor tram posed in front of the Colosseum ruins.
The FIAT-II tram is a 100% low-floor vehicle.
The FIAT-II tram is a 100% low-floor vehicle.
 A FIAT-II tram under construction at Fiat's Savigliano workshops.
A FIAT-II tram under construction at Fiat's Savigliano workshops.
 The interior of a FIAT-II tram.
The interior of a FIAT-II tram.
The new metro system route map.
The new metro system route map.
 This train, one of the units designated NS93 based closely on the MP89 vehicles on the Paris metro, stands at one of the network's underground stations.
This train, one of the units designated NS93 based closely on the MP89 vehicles on the Paris metro, stands at one of the network's underground stations.
 The new Santiago metro stations are closely monitored by closed circuit television.
The new Santiago metro stations are closely monitored by closed circuit television.
Maintenance underway on one of the heavily-used Santiago metro trainsets.
Maintenance underway on one of the heavily-used Santiago metro trainsets.
 This low-angle view shows the dramatic design of the modern Santiago metro stations to advantage.
This low-angle view shows the dramatic design of the modern Santiago metro stations to advantage.
 The architecture of some of line five's elevated stations is both dramatic and artistic.
The architecture of some of line five's elevated stations is both dramatic and artistic.
A collection of the rubber-tyred vehicles on the Santiago system.
A collection of the rubber-tyred vehicles on the Santiago system.
 A Santiago metro-vehicle interior with superimposed instrumentation.
A Santiago metro-vehicle interior with superimposed instrumentation.
 The trains for Line 2 were supplied by another consortium, the German Shanghai Metro Group, which, along with Adtranz and Siemens, also includes brake equipment manufacturer AEG Westinghouse and coach body builder Duewag.
The trains for Line 2 were supplied by another consortium, the German Shanghai Metro Group, which, along with Adtranz and Siemens, also includes brake equipment manufacturer AEG Westinghouse and coach body builder Duewag.
Signalling and control systems have been provided by Siemens and Alstom.
Signalling and control systems have been provided by Siemens and Alstom.
 The vehicles were designed especially to meet specifications laid down by Shanghai Metro Corporation covering the anticipated passenger numbers per hour and direction.
The vehicles were designed especially to meet specifications laid down by Shanghai Metro Corporation covering the anticipated passenger numbers per hour and direction.
 Station interiors are light and spacious with ample platform widths.
Station interiors are light and spacious with ample platform widths.
The trains usually operate in formations of six cars, but these can be increased to eight cars.
The trains usually operate in formations of six cars, but these can be increased to eight cars.
 The current system on the Shanghai metro.
The current system on the Shanghai metro.
 The light-rail system threads its way through Taipei's crowded skyline. When completed, its network will consist of four conventional, mainly underground, metro lines and one automated elevated light rail metro line.
The light-rail system threads its way through Taipei's crowded skyline. When completed, its network will consist of four conventional, mainly underground, metro lines and one automated elevated light rail metro line.
A busy scene on the opening day of Taipei's Mucha Line in 1996. Trains will carry up to 30,000 passengers per hour.
A busy scene on the opening day of Taipei's Mucha Line in 1996. Trains will carry up to 30,000 passengers per hour.
 Supervising the system from the control centre. The entire operation of the line is computerised, fully automated, and driverless. A built-in safety-orientation mechanism ensures passenger safety.
Supervising the system from the control centre. The entire operation of the line is computerised, fully automated, and driverless. A built-in safety-orientation mechanism ensures passenger safety.
 Underground stations have automatic sliding platform doors for safety. The 24km-long Nankang Panchiao Tucheng line has 21 stations underground.
Underground stations have automatic sliding platform doors for safety. The 24km-long Nankang Panchiao Tucheng line has 21 stations underground.
Nearly all of the network is on an elevated structure with reinforced concrete pavement to avoid affecting traffic flow at grade level.
Nearly all of the network is on an elevated structure with reinforced concrete pavement to avoid affecting traffic flow at grade level.
 Each Taipei VAL train consists of two three-car units. Each car can accommodate 368 passengers (60 seats plus standing room for 308 persons).
Each Taipei VAL train consists of two three-car units. Each car can accommodate 368 passengers (60 seats plus standing room for 308 persons).
 Toulouse metro map.
Toulouse metro map.
Toulouse VAL trains are automated and driverless.
Toulouse VAL trains are automated and driverless.
 Platform doors protect passengers.
Platform doors protect passengers.
 Underground stations are spacious and airy.
Underground stations are spacious and airy.
The VAL units run on rubber tyres.
The VAL units run on rubber tyres.
 Platforms feature sliding doors which screen passengers from the edge, and open when a train halts.
Platforms feature sliding doors which screen passengers from the edge, and open when a train halts.
 Staff monitoring the closed-circuit television screens in the network control centre.
Staff monitoring the closed-circuit television screens in the network control centre.
Metro trains feature a deep windscreen area at front and rear.
Metro trains feature a deep windscreen area at front and rear.
 A similar VAL system also operates in Lille.
A similar VAL system also operates in Lille.
 Ticket machines are heavily armour-protected to deter vandals.
Ticket machines are heavily armour-protected to deter vandals.
Low-floor vehicles and sliding doors give easy access for pushchair and wheelchair users.
Low-floor vehicles and sliding doors give easy access for pushchair and wheelchair users.
 Tyne & Wear metro trains are maintained at a large depot at South Gosforth.
Tyne & Wear metro trains are maintained at a large depot at South Gosforth.
 On the first-opened Metro route, Whitley Bay station upgrade was completed in 2007.
On the first-opened Metro route, Whitley Bay station upgrade was completed in 2007.
As seen here at South Shields, the Metro made extensive use of existing heavy rail infrastructure.
As seen here at South Shields, the Metro made extensive use of existing heavy rail infrastructure.
 The Metro depot and control centre is at South Gosport near the junction for the coast and airport lines.
The Metro depot and control centre is at South Gosport near the junction for the coast and airport lines.
 Rebuilt and refurbished since fleet introduction in 1980, the spacious Metrocars operate all Tyne and Wear Metro services.
Rebuilt and refurbished since fleet introduction in 1980, the spacious Metrocars operate all Tyne and Wear Metro services.
The most visible presence of the Metro in the central area is the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, repainted and fitted with the ‘Nocturne’ light display in 2007.
The most visible presence of the Metro in the central area is the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, repainted and fitted with the ‘Nocturne’ light display in 2007.
 Private sector development at Haymarket will improve access and passenger surroundings for this underground station in central Newcastle.
Private sector development at Haymarket will improve access and passenger surroundings for this underground station in central Newcastle.
 Added to the system in 2005, Northumberland Park in North Tyneside serves a large housing development and is an interchange with bus services.
Added to the system in 2005, Northumberland Park in North Tyneside serves a large housing development and is an interchange with bus services.
As seen at the Monkwearmouth Station Museum, from Pelaw to Sunderland, Metro shares tracks with heavy rail services.
As seen at the Monkwearmouth Station Museum, from Pelaw to Sunderland, Metro shares tracks with heavy rail services.
 Map showing the new route of the Tyne & Wear Metro system.
Map showing the new route of the Tyne & Wear Metro system.
 Vancouver SkyTrain route.
Vancouver SkyTrain route.
Bombardier Transportation Advanced Rapid Transit Car MKII for Vancouver, Canada.
Bombardier Transportation Advanced Rapid Transit Car MKII for Vancouver, Canada.
 The Seltrac control system provides automated operation without operator for car number 010.
The Seltrac control system provides automated operation without operator for car number 010.
 The extension from New Westminster to Scot Road includes the world's longest cable-supported transit-only bridge.
The extension from New Westminster to Scot Road includes the world's longest cable-supported transit-only bridge.
One of fully automated driverless trains built by Bombardier Transportation for BC Transit.
One of fully automated driverless trains built by Bombardier Transportation for BC Transit.
 Stations have been incorporated amongst Vancouver's impressive high-rise buildings.
Stations have been incorporated amongst Vancouver's impressive high-rise buildings.
 The 2020ft Skybridge has 404ft towers and carries trains 150ft above the Fraser River at the eastern end of the SkyTrain system.
The 2020ft Skybridge has 404ft towers and carries trains 150ft above the Fraser River at the eastern end of the SkyTrain system.
A Bombardier Mk II SkyTrain vehicle in action.
A Bombardier Mk II SkyTrain vehicle in action.
 TransLink plans several lengthy extensions to the SkyTrain network.
TransLink plans several lengthy extensions to the SkyTrain network.
 Construction of a bored tunnel at Cambie North on the Canada Line to Vancouver International Airport.
Construction of a bored tunnel at Cambie North on the Canada Line to Vancouver International Airport.
Complete elevated trackbed on Sea Island, Canada Line.
Complete elevated trackbed on Sea Island, Canada Line.
 The route of the new Budapest metro line.
The route of the new Budapest metro line.
 A Budapest station platform on the new route to DBR Metro's virtual reality projection.
A Budapest station platform on the new route to DBR Metro's virtual reality projection.
Construction at the Budapest site.
Construction at the Budapest site.
Budapest has an extensive tram network.
Budapest has an extensive tram network.
 One of the new Japanese trains for Line D shortly after delivery.
One of the new Japanese trains for Line D shortly after delivery.
An older Siemens-built car on Line C.
An older Siemens-built car on Line C.
 Olleros Station on Line D.
Olleros Station on Line D.
 A repainted Siemens Car at Bolivar Station.
A repainted Siemens Car at Bolivar Station.
Berlin’s extensive central U-Bahn network.
Berlin’s extensive central U-Bahn network.
 Connections with the S-Bahn and DB networks are made at stations such as Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Connections with the S-Bahn and DB networks are made at stations such as Berlin Ostbahnhof.
 Kleinprofil Type G stock at Potsdammer Platz on U2, a line restored after Berlin's reunification.
Kleinprofil Type G stock at Potsdammer Platz on U2, a line restored after Berlin's reunification.
Sub-surface Rathaus Schöneberg station on Kleinprofil U4, Berlin's shortest U-Bahn line.
Sub-surface Rathaus Schöneberg station on Kleinprofil U4, Berlin's shortest U-Bahn line.
 A legacy of the system's evolution, the small Kleinprofil trains are better experienced when not crowded.
A legacy of the system's evolution, the small Kleinprofil trains are better experienced when not crowded.
 Showpiece interchange Berlin Hauptbahnhof will not receive U-Bahn trains until the opening of U55, now due in 2008.
Showpiece interchange Berlin Hauptbahnhof will not receive U-Bahn trains until the opening of U55, now due in 2008.
Like many stations, Innsbrucker Platz shows signs of improved access for travellers.
Like many stations, Innsbrucker Platz shows signs of improved access for travellers.
 The extensive U55 (to be U5) workings have become a long-term feature on Unter den Linden near the Brandenburg Gate.
The extensive U55 (to be U5) workings have become a long-term feature on Unter den Linden near the Brandenburg Gate.
 To help public relations during the U55 disruptions, explanatory notices and observation panels are provided around the workings.
To help public relations during the U55 disruptions, explanatory notices and observation panels are provided around the workings.
Grossprofil Adtranz/Bombardier Type H at Alexanderplatz, one of the system's biggest interchanges and one end of the U5 extension project.
Grossprofil Adtranz/Bombardier Type H at Alexanderplatz, one of the system's biggest interchanges and one end of the U5 extension project.
 Rennes' VAL trains are controlled automatically.
Rennes' VAL trains are controlled automatically.
The line's southern terminus at La Poterie was designed by British architect Lord Foster.
The line's southern terminus at La Poterie was designed by British architect Lord Foster.
Map of Rennes' VAL mini-metro line system.
Map of Rennes' VAL mini-metro line system.
Map of the new Northeast Line in Singapore.
Map of the new Northeast Line in Singapore.
 The new Singapore Northeast Line depot is purpose-built to service 25 trains.
The new Singapore Northeast Line depot is purpose-built to service 25 trains.
The Singapore NEL trains are on standby for immediate entry into service.
The Singapore NEL trains are on standby for immediate entry into service.
 The trains hold 1,920 passengers, the highest density in the world.
The trains hold 1,920 passengers, the highest density in the world.
 A new Singapore NEL train on test in Valenciennes, France.
A new Singapore NEL train on test in Valenciennes, France.
The purpose-built Alstom track in Valenciennes is used for exhaustive testing.
The purpose-built Alstom track in Valenciennes is used for exhaustive testing.
 North/South Line will connect the residential area in the north of the city to the office locations in the southern part of the city, the missing link in the present subway system.
North/South Line will connect the residential area in the north of the city to the office locations in the southern part of the city, the missing link in the present subway system.
 The North/South Line will run every four minutes during rush hour, every five minutes during the day and every ten minutes in the evening.
The North/South Line will run every four minutes during rush hour, every five minutes during the day and every ten minutes in the evening.
Both new and innovative, and tried and tested construction techniques are being employed in the development of the North/South metro line.
Both new and innovative, and tried and tested construction techniques are being employed in the development of the North/South metro line.
 The TBM will be put together in the construction site located in the water of the Damrak. The TBM has a diameter of 6.5m as well as a length of 40m.
The TBM will be put together in the construction site located in the water of the Damrak. The TBM has a diameter of 6.5m as well as a length of 40m.
 Line 52 will pass under the River Ij, currently served by GVB ferries.
Line 52 will pass under the River Ij, currently served by GVB ferries.
Amsterdam Centraal is a construction site for Metro and other transport improvements.
Amsterdam Centraal is a construction site for Metro and other transport improvements.
 The busy Dam Square will be served by the Metro at Rokin station.
The busy Dam Square will be served by the Metro at Rokin station.
 Vehicle order will cover Line 52 and replacements for first generation Metro stock.
Vehicle order will cover Line 52 and replacements for first generation Metro stock.
Line 52 will link with Line 50 and many other transport services at the important Zuid NS interchange.
Line 52 will link with Line 50 and many other transport services at the important Zuid NS interchange.
 New trains will have bright, airy interiors.
New trains will have bright, airy interiors.
 190 new trains will be built for the larger profile sub-surface lines.
190 new trains will be built for the larger profile sub-surface lines.
London has one of the most extensive metro networks in the world.
London has one of the most extensive metro networks in the world.
 Metronet plans to completely replace the Victoria Line train fleet by 2009.
Metronet plans to completely replace the Victoria Line train fleet by 2009.
 Around three million journeys a day are made on the 12 Tube lines.
Around three million journeys a day are made on the 12 Tube lines.
Regenerating London's Underground includes sections of the world's oldest metro system.
Regenerating London's Underground includes sections of the world's oldest metro system.
 Over half of London Underground operations are above ground, using a combination of 'tube' and full-size stock, as here at Willesden Green.
Over half of London Underground operations are above ground, using a combination of 'tube' and full-size stock, as here at Willesden Green.
 A rebuilt Wembley Park station helps to cope with crowds at the nearby football stadium, also a 2012 Olympics venue.
A rebuilt Wembley Park station helps to cope with crowds at the nearby football stadium, also a 2012 Olympics venue.
One of the few to be built in the public sector era, Victoria Line infrastructure is being renewed and original stock replaced.
One of the few to be built in the public sector era, Victoria Line infrastructure is being renewed and original stock replaced.
Maintenance and renewal was placed with two private sector companies. Metronet entered administration in 2007.
Maintenance and renewal was placed with two private sector companies. Metronet entered administration in 2007.
 Including the modern extension to Docklands and the future Olympic site, the Jubilee Line is part of the Tube Lines contract.
Including the modern extension to Docklands and the future Olympic site, the Jubilee Line is part of the Tube Lines contract.
The Dubai Metro will be one of the most advanced urban rail systems in the world and will be the catalyst for tourism, financial and economic growth.
The Dubai Metro will be one of the most advanced urban rail systems in the world and will be the catalyst for tourism, financial and economic growth.
 The five-car trains will have up to 400 seats, with room for many more standing passengers.
The five-car trains will have up to 400 seats, with room for many more standing passengers.
All stations will have platform doors to increase safety and allow a more comfortable, climate controlled environment for passengers.
All stations will have platform doors to increase safety and allow a more comfortable, climate controlled environment for passengers.
Artist’s impression of a Dubai Metro train
Artist’s impression of a Dubai Metro train
 A large percentage of the Delhi Metro is underground because of space constraints.
A large percentage of the Delhi Metro is underground because of space constraints.
 Most of the four-car trains were constructed in Korea.
Most of the four-car trains were constructed in Korea.
Stations have been designed by a variety of world companies, including Mott Macdonald.
Stations have been designed by a variety of world companies, including Mott Macdonald.
 Purpose-built maintenance facilities ensure high fleet availability.
Purpose-built maintenance facilities ensure high fleet availability.
 Information systems are in Hindi and English, and a tactile yellow line on platforms marks the safety limit.
Information systems are in Hindi and English, and a tactile yellow line on platforms marks the safety limit.
Delhi Metro map, phases 1 and 2.
Delhi Metro map, phases 1 and 2.
 To be assembled in India, new Bombardier units represent a change of rolling stock supplier for the Phase 2 development.
To be assembled in India, new Bombardier units represent a change of rolling stock supplier for the Phase 2 development.
 The three proposed routes for Metro North. The ‘Central’ axis is the preferred option for the new line which is to open in 2012.
The three proposed routes for Metro North. The ‘Central’ axis is the preferred option for the new line which is to open in 2012.
In many cities, metro systems are proving their worth, including Docklands Light Railway which has just been extended to London City Airport. Dublin’s Metro North route is being built to serve the growing airport.
In many cities, metro systems are proving their worth, including Docklands Light Railway which has just been extended to London City Airport. Dublin’s Metro North route is being built to serve the growing airport.
 Underground metro systems provide fast, efficient and frequent services for all users.
Underground metro systems provide fast, efficient and frequent services for all users.
 The RPA is planning to make use of 24-hour tunnelling to complete the project in a realistic timescale. When complete the tunnels will be similar to this.
The RPA is planning to make use of 24-hour tunnelling to complete the project in a realistic timescale. When complete the tunnels will be similar to this.
Tunnel boring machines will be used to create the Metro North tunnels under Dublin.
Tunnel boring machines will be used to create the Metro North tunnels under Dublin.
 St Stephen’s Green in central Dublin, current terminus of the southern Luas tramline, will become an important interchange for the Metro.
St Stephen’s Green in central Dublin, current terminus of the southern Luas tramline, will become an important interchange for the Metro.
 Luas Green Line terminus, St Stephen's Green, will be southern end of Metro North and a stop on the projected DART Interconnector.
Luas Green Line terminus, St Stephen's Green, will be southern end of Metro North and a stop on the projected DART Interconnector.
O'Connell Bridge Metro North station will serve a Dublin retail and tourist hot-spot.
O'Connell Bridge Metro North station will serve a Dublin retail and tourist hot-spot.
Dublin Metro is a key part of the Transport 21 programme for a comprehensive system to reduce pollution and reliance upon roads.
Dublin Metro is a key part of the Transport 21 programme for a comprehensive system to reduce pollution and reliance upon roads.
 Already served by Luas, Tallaght will become southern terminus of Metro West.
Already served by Luas, Tallaght will become southern terminus of Metro West.
Both Metro lines will benefit passengers using Dublin's rapidly expanding airport.
Both Metro lines will benefit passengers using Dublin's rapidly expanding airport.
Design studies indicate a train-like operation for Metro North (as here), with Metro West more akin to modern tram services.
Design studies indicate a train-like operation for Metro North (as here), with Metro West more akin to modern tram services.
 Metro North will pass under this part of O'Connell Street near the Luas Red Line Abbey Street stop.
Metro North will pass under this part of O'Connell Street near the Luas Red Line Abbey Street stop.
Like Alstom with Luas, fellow would-be Metro North supplier CAF is already in Dublin with its commuter DMUs.
Like Alstom with Luas, fellow would-be Metro North supplier CAF is already in Dublin with its commuter DMUs.
Map of the Metro North Route, as of 2007.
Map of the Metro North Route, as of 2007.
 The Moscow Metro has many ornate stations on its 278km network.
The Moscow Metro has many ornate stations on its 278km network.
The majority of metro stations are underground, with a handful above.
The majority of metro stations are underground, with a handful above.
 Severe overcrowding is a major reason for building the new ring line.
Severe overcrowding is a major reason for building the new ring line.
 Passengers arrive at one of the elaborately designed stations.
Passengers arrive at one of the elaborately designed stations.
The Moscow Metro network.
The Moscow Metro network.
 The first of the new Siemens-built trains for Kaoishung on test.
The first of the new Siemens-built trains for Kaoishung on test.
 Diagram of the arrangement of the motor car and train formation for Kaoishung Metro.
Diagram of the arrangement of the motor car and train formation for Kaoishung Metro.
Automatic fare collection will be a feature of the Kaoishung Metro, together with automatic train operation.
Automatic fare collection will be a feature of the Kaoishung Metro, together with automatic train operation.
 Massive population growth has driven the need to provide Kaoishung with a high-capacity metro system.
Massive population growth has driven the need to provide Kaoishung with a high-capacity metro system.
 A map of the first two lines – Red and Orange – showing their alignments and stations.
A map of the first two lines – Red and Orange – showing their alignments and stations.
Artist's impression of the exterior of the new Bombardier Flexity Outlook trams for Marseille.
Artist's impression of the exterior of the new Bombardier Flexity Outlook trams for Marseille.
 The interior of the new trams has been designed to fit in with the maritime and Mediterranean feel of Marseille.
The interior of the new trams has been designed to fit in with the maritime and Mediterranean feel of Marseille.
 A line drawing of the new Flexity Outlook trams for Marseille.
A line drawing of the new Flexity Outlook trams for Marseille.
A Bombardier tram in service in Erfurt, Germany. The Marseille vehicles are based on this type of tram.
A Bombardier tram in service in Erfurt, Germany. The Marseille vehicles are based on this type of tram.
 The 2008 Olympic Games are seeing massive investment in the Beijing Metro.
The 2008 Olympic Games are seeing massive investment in the Beijing Metro.
 A brand new driverless route is being built to serve Beijing Capital International Airport using Bombardier ART Mk II vehicles, like these on the Vancouver Sky Train, Canada.
A brand new driverless route is being built to serve Beijing Capital International Airport using Bombardier ART Mk II vehicles, like these on the Vancouver Sky Train, Canada.
Video feed screens allow drivers to keep a close eye on station activity.
Video feed screens allow drivers to keep a close eye on station activity.
 A varied selection of rolling stock designs are in service on the Beijing Metro, including these modern units.
A varied selection of rolling stock designs are in service on the Beijing Metro, including these modern units.
 An artist’s impression of the exterior of the new Chicago Transit cars from Bombardier.
An artist’s impression of the exterior of the new Chicago Transit cars from Bombardier.
The internal layout has been changed to allow more passengers to stand at peak times. This is an artist’s impression of the new car interior.
The internal layout has been changed to allow more passengers to stand at peak times. This is an artist’s impression of the new car interior.
 The Chicago Metro has a history stretching back more than 100 years. Although some of the original infrastructure is still in use, modernisation is taking place.
The Chicago Metro has a history stretching back more than 100 years. Although some of the original infrastructure is still in use, modernisation is taking place.
 The elevated nature of the Chicago Metro has earned it a landmark status within the city.
The elevated nature of the Chicago Metro has earned it a landmark status within the city.
The Chicago Transit Authority is responsible for the city’s metro, which is the second largest in the USA.
The Chicago Transit Authority is responsible for the city’s metro, which is the second largest in the USA.
 The Mumbai Metro project will bring about major changes to the face of public transport in the growing Indian city.
The Mumbai Metro project will bring about major changes to the face of public transport in the growing Indian city.
 High-frequency rapid transport is coming to Mumbai. A 146.5km network of metro lines is planned.
High-frequency rapid transport is coming to Mumbai. A 146.5km network of metro lines is planned.
Rolling stock builders from around the globe may tender to build the new metro trains. This is an Alstom product.
Rolling stock builders from around the globe may tender to build the new metro trains. This is an Alstom product.
 Mumbai is one of 26 Indian cities currently proposing to build metro railway networks following the experiences of Delhi.
Mumbai is one of 26 Indian cities currently proposing to build metro railway networks following the experiences of Delhi.
 Chengdu is planning a five-line network to ease congestion and pollution in the city, and aid regeneration.
Chengdu is planning a five-line network to ease congestion and pollution in the city, and aid regeneration.
A fleet of 22 three-car trains is expected to enter service when Line 1 begins operation in 2010.
A fleet of 22 three-car trains is expected to enter service when Line 1 begins operation in 2010.
 The construction of the metro will bring mass transit to Chengdu's 11 million population.
The construction of the metro will bring mass transit to Chengdu's 11 million population.
 Trains will be able to carry 1,200 passengers in each three-car set.
Trains will be able to carry 1,200 passengers in each three-car set.
Bombardier built the M200 trains in 2000–2001 for the Helsinki Metro.
Bombardier built the M200 trains in 2000–2001 for the Helsinki Metro.
 Helsinki City Council is aiming to equip the metro for driverless operation by 2011.
Helsinki City Council is aiming to equip the metro for driverless operation by 2011.
 The M100 trains were built in 1977–84 and are still in daily service.
The M100 trains were built in 1977–84 and are still in daily service.
The Helsinki Metro is the most northerly system of its kind in the world.
The Helsinki Metro is the most northerly system of its kind in the world.
 The Helsinki Metro system.
The Helsinki Metro system.
 A mixture of underground, grade and elevated running will form Line 1 of the Santo Domingo Metro.
A mixture of underground, grade and elevated running will form Line 1 of the Santo Domingo Metro.
In the future, two further lines are planned within the city.
In the future, two further lines are planned within the city.
 The Alstom Metropolis has been chosen for Santo Domingo. This unit is in a workshop in Warsaw, Poland.
The Alstom Metropolis has been chosen for Santo Domingo. This unit is in a workshop in Warsaw, Poland.
 The Dominican Republic’s transport authority is aiming to reduce pressure on roads and other transport systems within Santo Domingo with the metro.
The Dominican Republic’s transport authority is aiming to reduce pressure on roads and other transport systems within Santo Domingo with the metro.
A fleet of 39 new trains has been ordered from Bombardier Transportation.
A fleet of 39 new trains has been ordered from Bombardier Transportation.
A bright interior and sophisticated electronics are part of the new train package.
A bright interior and sophisticated electronics are part of the new train package.
 The Toronto Transit Commission operates a network of four lines over 70km of track.
The Toronto Transit Commission operates a network of four lines over 70km of track.
Stations are well kept, and new escalators are being installed across the network.
Stations are well kept, and new escalators are being installed across the network.
 The Toronto Subway as it is today.
The Toronto Subway as it is today.
 An additional six trains have been ordered by Metrorex from Bombardier Transportation. They will be built to the Movia design.
An additional six trains have been ordered by Metrorex from Bombardier Transportation. They will be built to the Movia design.
The Bucharest Metro first opened in 1979 and has been regularly extended since.
The Bucharest Metro first opened in 1979 and has been regularly extended since.
 The drivers control desk of a Movia set on the Metrorex system.
The drivers control desk of a Movia set on the Metrorex system.
 The metro system moves around 800,000 passengers each week.
The metro system moves around 800,000 passengers each week.
A four line metro system crosses Bucharest city centre.
A four line metro system crosses Bucharest city centre.
 Perth Station.
Perth Station.
 One of Transperth’s EMUs in Perth Station.
One of Transperth’s EMUs in Perth Station.
B-Series EMU – the new line will be served by these trains.
B-Series EMU – the new line will be served by these trains.
 Map of the Transperth Railway Network.
Map of the Transperth Railway Network.
 Narrows Bridge and the Kwinana Freeway.
Narrows Bridge and the Kwinana Freeway.
B-Series EMU en route to Perth.
B-Series EMU en route to Perth.
 Mount Henry Bridge which underwent significant modification during the project.
Mount Henry Bridge which underwent significant modification during the project.
 A-Series EMU. Transperth lines have used electric trains exclusively since they were electrified in the 1990s.
A-Series EMU. Transperth lines have used electric trains exclusively since they were electrified in the 1990s.
'Peter Witt' tram by La Scala – the Ventotto is the numerically dominant type in the ATM fleet.
'Peter Witt' tram by La Scala – the Ventotto is the numerically dominant type in the ATM fleet.
 Often impeded by traffic, the tram network intensively covers the city centre.
Often impeded by traffic, the tram network intensively covers the city centre.
 Deployed on long-established lines and the faster Metrotramvia sections, Ansaldo units are ATM's most modern tram.
Deployed on long-established lines and the faster Metrotramvia sections, Ansaldo units are ATM's most modern tram.
Eurotrams (retrospectively classified as Bombardier Flexity Outlook) were Milan's first low-floor trams.
Eurotrams (retrospectively classified as Bombardier Flexity Outlook) were Milan's first low-floor trams.
 Two of Milan's three metro lines interconnect at the much-visited Duomo (cathedral), Galleria and La Scala area.
Two of Milan's three metro lines interconnect at the much-visited Duomo (cathedral), Galleria and La Scala area.
 Expanding Milan's Metro coverage is vital if the public transport system is to realistically reduce car use.
Expanding Milan's Metro coverage is vital if the public transport system is to realistically reduce car use.
Many years in planning and creation, the cross-city Passante carries some of Milan's suburban rail traffic.
Many years in planning and creation, the cross-city Passante carries some of Milan's suburban rail traffic.
 Providing interchange with suburban services and the Passante, the new Metro Line 5 will terminate at Garibaldi.
Providing interchange with suburban services and the Passante, the new Metro Line 5 will terminate at Garibaldi.
 Unlike Milan's larger airport, Malpensa, the older Linate is part of the city and will be Line 4's eastern terminus.
Unlike Milan's larger airport, Malpensa, the older Linate is part of the city and will be Line 4's eastern terminus.
'T' services are particularly busy, exemplified by Fenway station.
'T' services are particularly busy, exemplified by Fenway station.
 The futuristic exterior of Ruggles station.
The futuristic exterior of Ruggles station.
 'T' suburban services are clearly segregated from local road traffic.
'T' suburban services are clearly segregated from local road traffic.
The $530m old colony restoration is a model of contemporary commuter rail technology.
The $530m old colony restoration is a model of contemporary commuter rail technology.
 Haverhill is a terminus of commuter rail lines from the city centre.
Haverhill is a terminus of commuter rail lines from the city centre.
 The 'T' System's new operational control centre.
The 'T' System's new operational control centre.
Bombardier Transportation red line number three rapid-transit car for Boston, United States.
Bombardier Transportation red line number three rapid-transit car for Boston, United States.
 Classic PCC trams are still in evidence, as seen at Mattapan Halt.
Classic PCC trams are still in evidence, as seen at Mattapan Halt.
 New orders in 2008 for more Bombardier Flexity Outlooks will remove high-floor PCC trams from the system.
New orders in 2008 for more Bombardier Flexity Outlooks will remove high-floor PCC trams from the system.
Trams are a long-standing part of the Brussels street scene – a high-floor PCC approaches Botanique.
Trams are a long-standing part of the Brussels street scene – a high-floor PCC approaches Botanique.
 Schaerbeek station in north Brussels, an important interchange between bus, tram and heavy rail services.
Schaerbeek station in north Brussels, an important interchange between bus, tram and heavy rail services.
 Specially designed for Brussels, the T2000 series was the city's first low floor stock.
Specially designed for Brussels, the T2000 series was the city's first low floor stock.
PCC and the new seven-unit Bombardier trams in 'art-nouveau' livery are seen at Heizel terminus by the 1958 World Fair site.
PCC and the new seven-unit Bombardier trams in 'art-nouveau' livery are seen at Heizel terminus by the 1958 World Fair site.
 The central 5.5km pre-metro section is due to have fewer tram routes but more services by modern stock like this 3000-series Flexity Outlook.
The central 5.5km pre-metro section is due to have fewer tram routes but more services by modern stock like this 3000-series Flexity Outlook.
 Extensions like that to Roi Baudouin at the north of Line 1A have characterised the evolution of Brussels’ Metro.
Extensions like that to Roi Baudouin at the north of Line 1A have characterised the evolution of Brussels’ Metro.
Seen at Simonis, Line 2 will be the next Metro extension to Gare de l'Ouest.
Seen at Simonis, Line 2 will be the next Metro extension to Gare de l'Ouest.
 Infrastructure work has started to enable the creation of a high-frequency cross-city RER network.
Infrastructure work has started to enable the creation of a high-frequency cross-city RER network.
 Route map of the Copenhagen metro network.
Route map of the Copenhagen metro network.
Ansaldo Trasporti built the trains for the Copenhagen metro.
Ansaldo Trasporti built the trains for the Copenhagen metro.
 The futuristic face of rapid transit in Scandinavia.
The futuristic face of rapid transit in Scandinavia.
 Underground surveying and navigation methods are based on laser technology.
Underground surveying and navigation methods are based on laser technology.
A model showing an elevated station with a cross section.
A model showing an elevated station with a cross section.
 The cut-and-cover section of metro line squeezing past the original Fredriksburg Station.
The cut-and-cover section of metro line squeezing past the original Fredriksburg Station.
 Platforms are monitored via CCTV from each station's control room.
Platforms are monitored via CCTV from each station's control room.
Excavation works for the station box of the city centre station at Kongens Nytorv.
Excavation works for the station box of the city centre station at Kongens Nytorv.
 The train front and cross section.
The train front and cross section.
 The 34 three-car trains were designed in Italy by Giugiaro.
The 34 three-car trains were designed in Italy by Giugiaro.
A cross section of elevated track and station.
A cross section of elevated track and station.
 An artist's impression of the elevated station in Orestad.
An artist's impression of the elevated station in Orestad.
 Guanghzou metro route map.
Guanghzou metro route map.
Rolling stock was supplied by Siemens-AEG of Berlin
Rolling stock was supplied by Siemens-AEG of Berlin
 The concourse at Xilang station on line one of the Guangzhou metro.
The concourse at Xilang station on line one of the Guangzhou metro.
 North of Keng Kou Station line one goes underground and passes the Pearl River north of Fang Cun Station. A road tunnel, which was opened to the public in 1994, has been constructed together with the metro tunnel.
North of Keng Kou Station line one goes underground and passes the Pearl River north of Fang Cun Station. A road tunnel, which was opened to the public in 1994, has been constructed together with the metro tunnel.
Huang Sha station on line one of the Guangzhou metro.
Huang Sha station on line one of the Guangzhou metro.
 A Guangzhou metro train leaving a maintenance depot.
A Guangzhou metro train leaving a maintenance depot.
 The driver's console.
The driver's console.
Air conditioning units for the Guangzhou metro trains were supplied by Faively transport.
Air conditioning units for the Guangzhou metro trains were supplied by Faively transport.
 From Xi Lang Station, line one runs northbound along Hua Di Road for approximately 2km. On both sides of Hua Di Road new housing and commercial facilities are under construction or have recently been completed.
From Xi Lang Station, line one runs northbound along Hua Di Road for approximately 2km. On both sides of Hua Di Road new housing and commercial facilities are under construction or have recently been completed.
 The Guangzhou metro control centre.
The Guangzhou metro control centre.
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