VANCOUVER READY IN 86
BC Transit is building a 22-km rapid transit line linking Vancouver, Canada, with Burnaby and New Westminster to the east; the first segment will open in 1986. This Advanced Light Rapid Transit (ALRT) concept, of Canadian origin, features linear induction motors and steerable trucks. A former single-track railroad tunnel has been converted to two levels for double-track transit and much of the remainder of the line is on a new elevated structure. Extensions are already authorized and additional lines are being planned. The Seltrac system is used for automatic train control and other fuctions.
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Corporate Authors:
Transport Press
Quadrant House, The Quadrant
Sutton, Surrey SM2 5AS, England -
Authors:
- O'CONNOR, M J
- Publication Date: 1985
Media Info
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: p. 67-68
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Serial:
- Developing Metros 85
- Publisher: Transport Press
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Construction projects; Light rail transit; Line extensions (Rail transit); Linear induction motors; Railroad tunnels; Rapid transit; Rapid transit cars
- Geographic Terms: Vancouver (Canada)
- Old TRIS Terms: Radial trucks
- Subject Areas: Construction; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00399808
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Oct 31 1985 12:00AM