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Facts and
Figures |
| Operator |
Seattle Metro |
| System Type |
Hybrid Bus/Light rail |
| Year Opened |
1990/2009 |
| # of Lines |
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| # of Cars |
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| Mileage |
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| Stations |
5 in tunnel |
| Power |
Overhead |
| Website |
Metro |
| Data Date |
|
| 1st Visit |
1992 |
| Last Visit |
11/2002 |
| % Rode |
100% Tunnel |
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Bus Tunnel |
NOTE: This page is no longer actively
updated, the tunnel stations are now part of Seattle Light Rail pages.
Seattle has a unique transit tunnel subway under
downtown. It originally was designed for hybrid Trolley Buses. The buses
run on overhead wires through the tunnel. Outside of the tunnel the
switch to diesel power to run on the streets and highways. Meanwhile
streets of Seattle have a mix of true trolley bus routes and traditional
bus routes.
As built the tunnel had tracks for future light
rail conversion. However the track was not adequate. The tunnel was
closed to allow conversion. When it re-opened in 2009 the trolley bus
wires were gone, light rail wire went up. Busses still use the tunnel
with trains. However the busses used fuel cell technology so as not to
cause hazards underground with diesel fuels.
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