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Facts and
Figures |
| Operator |
Calgary Transit |
| System Type |
Light Rail |
| Year Opened |
1981 |
| # of Lines |
2 |
| # of Cars |
|
| Mileage |
59.9 km |
| Gauge |
Std |
| Stations |
45 |
| Power |
Overhead |
| Fare Media |
Tkts |
| Website |
CTrain |
| Data Date |
2016 |
| 1st Visit |
6/1994 |
| Last Visit |
8/1999 |
| % Rode |
70% |
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Calgary |
Calgary, which lies south of Edmonton in Alberta,
operates a 2 line system. Trains operate on a city street transit mall in
downtown with buses. However, the line utilizes high-level platforms,
making for an interesting site in downtown. Calgary uses the nearly
industry standard of the Siemens U2 light rail car.Automated
Tickets are used for
travel on this line.
;This system continues to
grow! It is also proud that its trains are powered by wind. Okay, the
electricity used to power the trains is produced from wind power!Click on any image to enlarge.
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A
northwest train seen entering the transit mall on the west end. (8/99)
A
south line train leaving the downtown transit mall near the Stampede grounds
and City Hall. (8/99)
Train
seen at the Brentwood Terminal
Train
seen on the downtown transit mall, note the old GMC bus.
Another
view at the Brentwood Terminal.
An
old Calgary car at Heritage Park, it serves as a parking lot shuttle.