A SUBWAY FOR SEATTLE: DUAL-MODE IN THE PACIFIC NORTWEST

The opening of Seattle's new 1.3 mile long transit tunnel is discussed. Initial scheduled service includes two north side and two south side routes, supplemented as needed by shuttle buses circulating between the north and south portal stations. Within the tunnel all buses operate as trolley coaches, propelled by an electric motor, while beyond the tunnel they operate from diesel power. Ultimately, about 25% of all rush hour trips through downtown will be routed via the tunnel.

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  Free Congress Research and Education Foundation

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• Authors:
  • Krambles, G
• Publication Date: 1991-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 8-9
• Serial:
  • New Electric Railway Journal
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Free Congress Research and Education Foundation
  • ISSN: 1048-3845

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Subways; Tunnels
• Geographic Terms: Seattle (Washington); Washington (State)
• Old TRIS Terms: Transit tunnels
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00610639
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 1991 12:00AM