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Light Rail


Rail-based vehicles that can:

  • Use designated transit stations or platforms
  • Operate in their own dedicated guideway
  • Provide high passenger capacity
  • Operate as quiet, low emission vehicles
  • Provide fast, frequent and reliable all day service

Light Rail