San Juan Tren Urbano Light Rail System, Puerto Rico
System:
Ownership
Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works
Planned opening
2002/2003
Route length
17.2km (10.7 miles)
Maximum line speed
88km/h (55mph)
Gauge
1,435mm (4ft 8.5in)
Electrification:
Voltage
750V
Current
dc third rail
Rolling Stock:
Fleet total
74 vehicles, formed into two-car sets
Seating
2+2 plus standing
Builder
Siemens
Delivery date
Pre-production train, August 2000. Rest of fleet 2001-2002
Special Characteristics:
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· First mass transit scheme in Puerto Rico
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· Most of network is on elevated tracks
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· Puerto Rico has highest vehicle density rate in world – system will reduce car usage to level at 1990
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· Target for 2010 is to absorb 45% of the increase of private car usage
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· Design, build and operate contract awarded to Siemens
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· Car parks at major feeder stations
