Hudson-Bergen Light Rail System, USA
System:
Owner
New Jersey Transit
Operator
21st century Rail Corporation
Date opened
2000
Route length (from 2010)
21 miles
Guage
1,435mm
Routes
Three, plus express service
Stations
23
Service frequency (peak)
Five minutes (core area)
Power system
750V d.c.
Passenger trips (fin. yr 2006)
7,801,800
Rolling Stock:
Builder
Kinki Sharyo
Vehicle total
52
Peak capacity
122 (68 seated)
Low floor
70% of total
Speed (max.)
55mph (89km/h)
Type
Double-ended, articulated twin-car sets
Special Characteristics:
Self-contained light rail system using new alignments and former heavy rail formations
15-year design, build, maintain and operate contract
Major enhancement of transport links between New Jersey and New York City
State and federal funds used in a public-private partnership
70% low-floor design tram and four pairs of doors per side for easy entry
Integrated with park and ride facilities
