What is the difference between light rail and heavy rail?
In North America, the American Public Transportation Association defines a heavy-rail system as an electric railway with the capacity to handle a heavy volume of traffic. The term is often used to distinguish it from light rail systems, which usually handle a smaller volume of passengers. Lees verder »
How is light rail different?
Light rail vehicles (LRVs) are distinguished from rapid rail transit (RRT) vehicles by their capability for operation in mixed traffic, generally resulting in a narrower car body and articulation to operate in a street traffic environment. Lees verder »
What is difference between light rail and subway?
LRT vehicles are smaller and slower than subways, but travel faster and carry more passengers than streetcars or buses. Subways are larger and longer – a subway train can hold up to 1500 passengers (in 'crush' conditions). An LRV can hold 255 people in each vehicle, and can be linked into a train of two or more cars. Lees verder »
What is the difference between trams and light rail?
Difference between trams and light rail Virtually every tram systems can be considered as light rail, but only those light rail systems which feature street running can be called trams. Lees verder »
What is the difference between light rail and commuter rail?
RTD's commuter rail vehicles are heavier and travel faster than light rail vehicles, but operate in a similar way, using overhead electric lines. The vehicles will travel up to 79 miles per hour, go longer distances and make fewer stops than a typical light rail system. Lees verder »
