Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
urban rail transit system
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:LRT
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| gptkbp:characteristic |
serves urban and suburban areas
operates on exclusive right-of-way uses electric-powered trains |
| gptkbp:contrastsWith |
heavier than streetcar
lighter than metro |
| gptkbp:example |
gptkb:Calgary_CTrain
gptkb:Dallas_DART_Light_Rail gptkb:Manila_LRT gptkb:Seattle_Link_Light_Rail gptkb:Singapore_LRT gptkb:Toronto_LRT gptkb:Kuala_Lumpur_LRT gptkb:Edmonton_LRT gptkb:Los_Angeles_Metro_Rail gptkb:Houston_METRORail gptkb:Portland_MAX_Light_Rail |
| gptkbp:feature |
high passenger capacity
flexible routing frequent stops can be automated can be driver-operated can operate at street level can operate on elevated tracks can operate underground less capacity than heavy rail lower construction cost than metro often integrated with bus systems typically runs on standard gauge tracks uses light rail vehicles (LRVs) can use overhead catenary or third rail power supply |
| gptkbp:foundIn |
many cities worldwide
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
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| gptkbp:purpose |
provide efficient mass transit
reduce urban congestion environmentally friendly transportation |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:infrastructure
gptkb:railway_station gptkb:train commuter rail urban rail |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:transportation
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Terminal_2-Humphrey
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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