Vancouver SkyTrain Network, Canada
System:
Population – Greater Vancouver
2,255,373 (2007)
Ownership
South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority
Operator
Translink
Date Opened
1986
Route Length
49.5km (30.8 miles)
Gauge
1435mm
Lines
2
Stations
33
Passenger Trips (2007)
42,127,251
System Passenger Capacity
30,000 per hour in each direction
Operating Hours (Approx)
05.00–01.30
Maximum Line Speed
80km/h (50mph)
Rolling Stock:
Vehicle Types
ART Mk I (150) and ART Mk II (60)
Builder
UTDC (later Bombardier)
Vehicles on order
34 (option of 38 more)
Type
ART Mk II
Builder
Bombardier
Power
650v dc third rail
Propulsion System
Linear induction motor
Special Characteristics:
Origin as showcase for publicly-funded urban transit system
High-frequency automatic train operation
Fully grade-separated system
World's largest driverless network
2008 decision for new line to use SkyTrain format
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