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Specifications - Vancouver SkyTrain Light Rail Network, Canada

System
Ownership	BC Transit
Date opened	1986
Route length	49.5km
Gauge	1435mm
Lines	2
Stations	33
Passengers carried/year	30 million
Maximum line speed	80kmh
Staff	300
Extensions planned
2006–2011	29.5km
Rolling Stock
Vehicle total (2006)	210
Vehicle types	ART Mk I (150) and ART Mk II (60)
Builder	Bombardier
Vehicles on order	34 (option of 38 more)
Type	ART Mk II
Builder	Bombardier
Power System
Voltage	650v
Current	dc third rail
Special Characteristics
Successful skytrain franchise
Developing west coast Express
80% passenger growth
Fully automatic train control
Extensive use of elevated line
New line under construction to Vancouver International Airport ahead of 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
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