BMTA Rail
 A station on the BMTA Rail L1 line. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Brightburg |
| Transit type | Tram-train |
| Number of lines | 12 |
| Number of stations | 198 |
| Daily ridership | 760,000 (average |
| Chief executive | Pavel Lesiewicz (President, BMTA) |
| Operation | |
| Operator(s) | Brightburg Municipal Transit Authority |
| Reporting marks | BMTA |
| Host railroads | Royal Radictistan Railways |
| Technical | |
| System length | 272.6 km (169.4 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 750 V DC (Tram operation) 15 kV AC (Train operation) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
BMTA Rail is a tram-train system which serves the Radictistani city of Brightburg and the surrounding 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 systems 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.