Heavy Rail (Metro) Print

Characteristics

  • Operates on fixed rails
  • Powered by third rail
  • High capacity and frequency of service at a higher speed
  • Larger cars and longer trains than Light Rail
  • Operates in grade-separated rights-of-way (tunnels, aerial structures)

Typical capital costs:

$50M to +$250M per mile

Heavy Rail Transit in Baltimore, MD Heavy Rail Transit in Washington, D.C.
Baltimore, MD Washington, D.C.
Heavy Rail Transit in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA