|
Facts and Figures |
| Operator |
RTA |
| System Type |
Metro |
| Year Opened |
1955 |
| # of Lines |
1 |
| # of Cars |
60 |
| Mileage |
30.7 km |
| Gauge |
Std |
| Stations |
18 |
| Power |
Overhead |
| Fare Media |
Cash/Cards |
| Website |
|
| Data Date |
1996 |
| 1st Visit |
3/2007 |
| Last Visit |
3/2007 |
| % Rode |
50% |
 |
|
Cleveland |
The
Red Line rapid is built to heavy rail standards with high level
platforms, but uses overhead current collection. The line opened in the
1950's mostly along railroad rights-of-way. In the late 1960's this line
was the first to link a city's airport with its downtown which it
continues to do today.
The current cars are from
Kinki-Sharyo. Trains are typically one or two car lengths, but 4 are
possible. This line could handle so much more traffic then is currently
serves. But it is a great way to go from the airport to the city!
Click on any image to
enlarge.
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Airport
bound train entering Brookpark (3/12/07)
Same
train at Brookpark (3/12/07)
Airport
bound train running through the Light Rail portion of Tower City station.
(3/12/07)
Eastbound
train leaving Tower City. (3/12/07)
View
Brookpark station from Parking lot. The platform on the right is not
currently open, the platform in use is to the left. (3/12/07) 
Tower
city terminal building, formerly know as Cleveland Union Terminal.
(3/12/07