CTrain
CTrain (previously branded C-Train) is a light rail system in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Much of the system functions as a high-capacity light metro, while in the downtown free-fare zone, trains run like a modern tram with a dedicated right-of-way. This subway-surface alignment is known as semi-metro.
| CTrain | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Westbrook Station on the Blue Line | |||
| Overview | |||
| Owner | Calgary Transit | ||
| Locale | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Transit type | Light rail | ||
| Number of lines | 2 (third under construction) | ||
| Number of stations | 45 | ||
| Daily ridership | 252,400 (weekdays, Q3 2023) | ||
| Annual ridership | 61,889,500 (2022) | ||
| Website | calgarytransit.com | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | May 25, 1981 | ||
| Train length | 3 or 4 cars | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 59.9 km (37.2 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | Overhead line, 600 V DC | ||
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The CTrain began operation on May 25, 1981, and has expanded as the city has increased in population. The system is operated by Calgary Transit, as part of the Calgary municipal government's transportation department. In 2022, the system had a ridership of 61,889,500, or about 252,400 per weekday as of the third quarter of 2023, making it one of the busiest light rail transit systems in North America. Approximately 45% of workers in Downtown Calgary take the CTrain to work.