Rotterdam Urban Transit Developments, Netherlands
Key Data:
Population (Conurbation)
Approx. 600,000 (1,200,000)
Transport Authority
RET
Tram Lines
10
Metro Lines
Two
Metro Route Length
55km (34 miles)
RandstadRail Route
Rotterdam Hofplein – Den Haag Centraal
Gauge
1,435mm
Power - RET Metro
750V dc third-rail and overhead supply
Power - RandstadRail
750V dc overhead supply
Power – Tram
750V dc overhead supply
Power - NS Heavy Rail
1,500V dc overhead supply
New RandstadRail/RET Stock
Flexity Swift
Builder
Bombardier, Bautzen, Germany
Fleet (Delivered or Ordered)
21 RandstadRail, 43 RET
Capacity
270 (104 seated)
Speed
100km/h (62mph)
Low-Floor Trams
Citadis Type 302, 100% low-floor, five-module
Builder
Alstom
Fleet (Delivered or Ordered)
113
Special Characteristics:
Public transport system for one of Europe's most intensively developed areas
Multi-mode operations
Projected physical integration of metro and light rail services
New rolling stock ordered for replacement and service expansion
