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'''BMTA Rail''' is a [[wp:Tram-train|tram-train]] system which serves the [[Radictistan|Radictistani]] city of [[Brightburg]] and the sorrounding area. The system operates on [[wp:Karlsruhe_model|both]] BMTA-owned lines embedded within the city streets and on intercity track owned by the national passenger rail operator, [[Royal Radictistan Railways]]. The rolling stock consists of conventional [[wp:Tram|tram]] vehicles which have been fitted with safety equipment mandated for use on the intercity network. These vehicles are built for [[wp:Multi-system_(rail)|dual-voltage operation]], allowing them to utilize the otherwise incompatible electrification sytems used by urban and intercity rail. Brightburgers take about three quarters of a million trips on BMTA Rail every day.   
'''BMTA Rail''' is a [[wp:Tram-train|tram-train]] system which serves the [[Radictistan|Radictistani]] city of [[Brightburg]] and the sorrounding area. The system operates on [[wp:Karlsruhe_model|both]] BMTA-owned lines embedded within the city streets and on intercity track owned by the national passenger rail operator, [[Royal Radictistan Railways]]. The rolling stock consists of conventional [[wp:Tram|tram]] vehicles which have been fitted with safety equipment mandated for use on the intercity network. These vehicles are built for [[wp:Multi-system_(rail)|dual-voltage operation]], allowing them to utilize the otherwise incompatible electrification sytems used by urban and intercity rail. Brightburgers take about three quarters of a million trips on BMTA Rail every day.   
==Network==
==Network==
The network comprises twelve lines, of which three operate wholly or partially on RRR track under the regulations for heavy rail operation. These routes form the major arteries of the system, into which the pure tram lines feed passengers on longer journeys. They also serve as the system's connection to the Brightburg suburbs. The system as a whole is set up in a flattened radial pattern with the three intercity rail lines shared by the system forming a T-shape with an interchange at [[Brightburg Central Station]]. The two newest lines are built for low-floor trams and therefore the rolling stock used are incompatible with the rest of the system. These are located to the northeast of the city center.
The network comprises twelve lines of which three operate wholly or partially on RRR track under the regulations for heavy rail operation. These routes form the major arteries of the system, into which the pure tram lines feed passengers on longer journeys. They also serve as the system's connection to the Brightburg suburbs. The system as a whole is set up in a flattened radial pattern with the three intercity rail lines shared by the system forming a T-shape with an interchange at [[Brightburg Central Station]]. The two newest lines are built for low-floor trams and therefore the rolling stock used are incompatible with the rest of the system. These are located to the northeast of the city center.


==Rolling stock==
==Rolling stock==

Revision as of 20:11, 11 March 2019

BMTA Rail
Sevran Gare de Freinville 2.jpg
A station on the BMTA Rail L1 line.
Overview
LocaleBrightburg
Transit typeTram-train
Number of lines12
Number of stations198
Daily ridership760,000 (average
Chief executivePavel Lesiewicz (President, BMTA)
Operation
Operator(s)Brightburg Municipal Transit Authority
Reporting marksBMTA
Host railroadsRoyal Radictistan Railways
Technical
System length272.6 km (169.4 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC (Tram operation)
15 kV AC (Train operation)
Top speed80 km/h (50 mph)

BMTA Rail is a tram-train system which serves the Radictistani city of Brightburg and the sorrounding area. The system operates on both BMTA-owned lines embedded within the city streets and on intercity track owned by the national passenger rail operator, Royal Radictistan Railways. The rolling stock consists of conventional tram vehicles which have been fitted with safety equipment mandated for use on the intercity network. These vehicles are built for dual-voltage operation, allowing them to utilize the otherwise incompatible electrification sytems used by urban and intercity rail. Brightburgers take about three quarters of a million trips on BMTA Rail every day.

Network

The network comprises twelve lines of which three operate wholly or partially on RRR track under the regulations for heavy rail operation. These routes form the major arteries of the system, into which the pure tram lines feed passengers on longer journeys. They also serve as the system's connection to the Brightburg suburbs. The system as a whole is set up in a flattened radial pattern with the three intercity rail lines shared by the system forming a T-shape with an interchange at Brightburg Central Station. The two newest lines are built for low-floor trams and therefore the rolling stock used are incompatible with the rest of the system. These are located to the northeast of the city center.

Rolling stock

The ten high-floor lines use Rabensberg Heavy Industries SBV15 dual-voltage trainsets. Each set is made up of four articulated sections. Depending on the time of day and the particular line, most trains are comprised of either one or two sets. Three-set trains are approved for use only on heavy rail sections. The two low-floor lines are served by Rabensberg SBV21 sets, each comprised of five articulated sections.

Fares

BMTA Rail accepts the BMTA WayCard, the BMTA's universal smart card ticket. Disposable fare cards or day passes can be purchased by those who do not possess a WayCard. The BMTA fare system uses zonal pricing with seven fare zones. Free transfer is allowed between BMTA Rail and other public transport modes.