Rapid transit
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Rapid transit is a type o heich-capacity public transport generally foond in urban auries.[1][2][3] Unlik buses an trams, rapid transit seestems operate on an exclusive richt-o-way which is uisually grade separatit in tunnels or elevatit railways.[4]
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Rapid transit in one ceety
Rapid transit in two or more ceeties
Rapid transit under construction
Planned rapid transit
No rapid transit
References
[eedit | eedit soorce]- ↑ "Rapid transit". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved 31 Julie 2013.
- ↑ "Metro". International Association of Public Transport. Archived frae the original on 10 October 2010. Retrieved 31 Julie 2013.
- ↑ "Glossary of Transit Terminology" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. Archived frae the original (PDF) on 12 Mey 2013. Retrieved 31 Julie 2013.
- ↑ "Rapid Transit". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 31 Julie 2013.
- ↑ www.urbanrail.net (in Inglis)