CTrain | c-train
LightrailtransitsysteminCalgary,AlbertaCTrain(previouslybrandedC-Train)isalightrailrapidtransitsysteminCalgary,Alberta,Canada.Mostofthenetworkfunctionsasalightmetro,thoughinthefree-farezonethatrunsthroughthedowntowncoretheRedandBluelinesoperatelikeasegregatedurbantramway(thistransitionoccursduetothedensityofstationsinthefree-farezone,andispossibleduetothedesignoftherailvehiclesandtheirabilitytooperateonbothsegregatedandroad-integratedtracks).TheCTrainbeganoperationonMay25,1981andhasexpandeda...
Light rail transit system in Calgary, Alberta
CTrain (previously branded C-Train) is a light rail rapid transit system in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Most of the network functions as a light metro, though in the free-fare zone that runs through the downtown core the Red and Blue lines operate like a segregated urban tramway (this transition occurs due to the density of stations in the free-fare zone, and is possible due to the design of the rail vehicles and their ability to operate on both segregated and road-integrated tracks). The CTrain began operation on May 25, 1981 and has expanded as the city has increased in population. The system is operated by Calgary Transit, as part of the Calgary municipal governments transportation department.[5] As of 2017, it is one of the busiest light rail transit systems in North America, with 306,900 weekday riders, and has been growing steadily in recent years.[6] About 45% of workers in Downtown Calgary take the CTrain to work.
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