CTrain
Light rail transit system in Calgary, Alberta / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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CTrain (previously branded C-Train) is a light rail system in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Much of the system functions as a high-capacity light metro, while in the downtown free-fare zone, trains run like a modern tram with a dedicated right-of-way. This subway-surface alignment is known as semi-metro.
CTrain | |||
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Overview | |||
Owner | Calgary Transit | ||
Locale | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
Transit type | Light rail | ||
Number of lines | 2 (third under construction) | ||
Number of stations | 45[1][2] | ||
Daily ridership | 264,200 (weekdays, Q4 2023)[3] | ||
Annual ridership | 85,320,400 (2023)[4] | ||
Website | calgarytransit.com | ||
Operation | |||
Began operation | May 25, 1981 | ||
Train length | 3 or 4 cars | ||
Technical | |||
System length | 59.9 km (37.2 mi)[1] | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1ā2 in) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | Overhead line, 600 V DC[5] | ||
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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 government's transportation department.[6] In 2023, the system had a ridership of 85,320,400, or about 264,200 per weekday as of the fourth quarter of 2023, making it one of the busiest light rail transit systems in North America. Approximately 45% of workers in Downtown Calgary take the CTrain to work.