New York City Subway Modernisation Project, USA
Key Data:
City Population
13.2 million
Ownership
New York Metropolitan Transit Authority
Date Opened
1904
System Length
714m/1,142m
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
4
Stations
468
Passengers Carried/Year
2 billion
Staff (Headquarters)
440
Power
625V dc third rail
Extensions planned:
1998–2003
2.6m/4.2km
Rolling Stock:
Vehicle Total (1998)
1,080
New Orders
200
Special Characteristics:
One of the world's oldest underground systems
Substantially modified in recent years
Sophisticated syseca aim control system
High level of security
Greatly enhanced passenger safety
Cheap travel
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