Midland Metro Light Rail Network, United Kingdom
Key Data:
City population
2.6 million (West Midlands Region)
Operator
Altram/Travel Midland Metro (National Express)
Ownership
West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority
System opened
1999
Line 1 length
12.7 miles (21km)
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
1
Stops
23
Passengers carried/year
Over 5 million (2007)
Staff
150
Electrification:
Voltage
750V
Current
DC overhead
Rolling Stock:
Builder
Firema/Ansaldo
Type
LRV T69
Built
1998–99
Trams
16
Capacity
Max. 208 (58 seated)
Maximum speed
70km/h (43.5mph)
Special Characteristics:
Majority of Line 1 on heavy rail alignment
Both termini lack visible city centre presence
Refurbishment programme for stops and vehicles
New alignment in preparation to enter Birmingham streets
Total replacement of tram fleet envisaged
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