Vancouver SkyTrain

Specifications - Vancouver SkyTrain Light Rail Network, Canada


System
OwnershipBC Transit
Date opened1986
Route length49.5km
Gauge1435mm
Lines2
Stations33
Passengers carried/year30 million
Maximum line speed80kmh
Staff300
Extensions planned
2006–201129.5km
Rolling Stock
Vehicle total (2006)210
Vehicle typesART Mk I (150) and ART Mk II (60)
BuilderBombardier
Vehicles on order34 (option of 38 more)
TypeART Mk II
BuilderBombardier
Power System
Voltage650v
Currentdc 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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