Specifications - Portland MAX Light Rail Expansion, USA
| Key Data | |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Tri-Met |
| Date opened | 1987 |
| Route length | 44 miles (71km) |
| Gauge | 1,435mm |
| Lines | 4 |
| Stations | 65 |
| Passengers carried/year | 31.9 million |
| Staff | 2,600 |
| Extensions planned | Green Line – 8.3 miles, 15 stations (due to open in 2009) |
| Electrification | |
| Voltage | 750V |
| Current | DC overhead |
| Rolling Stock | |
| Vehicle total (2006) | 105 |
| Builders | Bombardier (26), Siemens (79) |
| Maximum speed | 55mph (90km/h) |
| Passenger capacity | 256–268 |
| Vehicles on order | 21 (three more optional) |
| Builder | SIemens |
| Vehicle type | S70 Avanto |
| Delivery date | 2008 |
| Special Characteristics | |
| Longest light rail route in North America | |
| Ridership doubled to 90 million in 10 years | |
| Government funds for further expansion | |
| New fourth line opened May 2004 | |
| Low floor concept adopted in new tram order | |
| Link to Williamshore Heritage Shore Trolley | |
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