Houston MetroRail System, USA
Key Data:
Population (city/metropolitan)
2.14 million/5.5 million
Operator
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO)
Gauge
1,435mm
Stations
16
Passengers carried
45,000 daily
Opened
January 2004
Power supply
600/750V dc overhead supply
Projected lines
Five (projected by 2012)
Rolling Stock:
Type
Siemens S70, bi-directional
Delivered
2003–2004
Dimensions
29,372mm x 2,650mm
Fleet size
18
Max. speed
105km/h
Low floor area
70%
Capacity
72 seated, 174 standing
