Orléans Light Rail Tramway: Key Facts
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Orléans Light Rail Tramway
Orléans light rail tram running on grassy median alignment. Approximately 45% of the Orléans Tram Line 1 is situated on such grass-covered alignments.
(Photo: N. Z. Adams)
Overview
Tram Line 1
· Route length: 11.2 miles (18.0 km) (March 2005)
· Stations: 24, including 6 with park & ride (March 2005)
· Weekday ridership: 37,000 (2002)
· Average operating speed: 14.3 mph (23.0 kph)
· Average stop spacing: 0.5 mile (800 m)
· Railcars: 22
Rolling Stock – Alstom – Citadis Model 301 (2000)
· Fleet size: 22 (March 2005)
· Width: 7 ft 8 in (2.32 m)
· Length: 99 ft (30 m)
· Maximum operating speed: 50 mph (80 kph)
· Passenger capacity: 174
Orléans Tram Line 1 Map
Orléans Tram Line 1 Map
[Map: Grizzli Beat website]
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Updated 2005/03/27
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