Portland MAX Light Rail Expansion, USA
Key Data:
Ownership
Tri-Met
Date opened
1987
Route length
44 miles (71km)
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
4
Stations
65
Passengers carried/year
31.9 million
Staff
2,600
Extensions planned
Green Line – 8.3 miles, 15 stations (due to open in 2009)
Electrification:
Voltage
750V
Current
DC overhead
Rolling Stock:
Vehicle total (2006)
105
Builders
Bombardier (26), Siemens (79)
Maximum speed
55mph (90km/h)
Passenger capacity
256–268
Vehicles on order
21 (three more optional)
Builder
SIemens
Vehicle type
S70 Avanto
Delivery date
2008
Special Characteristics:
Longest light rail route in North America
Ridership doubled to 90 million in 10 years
Government funds for further expansion
New fourth line opened May 2004
Low floor concept adopted in new tram order
Link to Williamshore Heritage Shore Trolley
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