Manila Light Rail Extension, Philippines
Key Data:
Population
10.5 million
System:
Ownership
Light Rail Transit Authority
Opened
1984
Number of lines
3
Original length
14km (9 miles)
Maximum line speed
80km/h (50mph)
Gauge
1,435mm
Gauge
1,435mm
Extensions planned:
2003-10
Ongoing
Electrification:
Voltage
750V
Current
dc third rail
Rolling Stock:
Vehicles
135 (2007)
Formation
3 and 4-cars
Builders
Bombardier Eurorail, CKD Tatra
Capacities
748 (2-car), 1,122 (3-car), 1,358 (4-car)
Special Characteristics:
European engineering influence
Ongoing expansion to ease road congestion
Demand has outstripped line capacity
First line now completely rebuilt
Trains modernised and lengthened
Low-floor vehicles give high degree of accessibility
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