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CTrain SW Construction1
CTrain (previously branded C-Train) is a light rail system in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Much of the system functions as a high-capacity light metro, while in the downtown free-fare zone, trains run like a modern tram with a dedicated right-of-way. This subway-surface alignment is known as semi-metro. The CTrain began operation on May 25, 1981, and has expanded as the city has increased in population. The system is operated by Calgary Transit, as part of the Calgary municipal government's transportation department. In , the system had a ridership of , or about per weekday as of , making it one of the List of North American light rail systems by ridership, busiest light rail transit systems in North America. Approximately 45% of workers in Downtown Calgary take the CTrain to work. History The idea for rail transit in Calgary originated in a 1967 Calgary transportation study, which recommended a two-line rapid transit, metro system to enter service in 1978. The original pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siemens S200
The Siemens S200 is a high-floor light rail, light rail vehicle (LRV) manufactured by Siemens Mobility in Florin, California, beginning service in 2016. The S200 succeeds earlier Siemens high-floor LRV models, including the Siemens SD-100 and SD-160, SD-100/SD-160 and the Siemens SD-400 and SD-460, SD-400/SD-460. Its low-floor counterpart is the Siemens S700 and S70, Siemens S700. The S200 is designed specifically for the North American market, and is built to the specifications of each individual operator. Description and predecessors The S200 is a new design by Siemens for the North American market, building upon its previous models. Siemens entered the North American light rail market in the late 1970s with the Siemens–Duewag U2, which was initially built in Düsseldorf, West Germany. The U2's successors in the high-floor LRV market were manufactured in Florin, California, along with low-floor designs including the Siemens SD660, SD660 and the Siemens S700 and S70, S70/S7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
