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.

• 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
• 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