Tren Urbano Rapid Transit System, Puerto Rico
Key Data:
Operator
Siemens
Opening Date
Phase 1 – 2002
Route Length
10.6 miles (17km)
Stations
16
Maximum Line Speed
100kmh (62mph)
Gauge
1,435mm
Number of Staff
Not finalised
Power
750V dc third rail
Extensions planned:
Four, totalling 26km
Rolling Stock:
Number of Vehicles
74 cars, running as permanently coupled pairs
Capacity
144 seated, 216 standing per two-car unit
Special Characteristics:
Unique design-build-operate contract awarded to Siemens
Amalgam of light and heavy rail concepts
Based on successful new US systems
Full automatic train operation
Extensions planned, including to main airport
Pioneering system being watched by South American cities
