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List Of Metro Systems In The Soviet Union
This is a list of rapid transit, metro systems in that were built under the Soviet Union. There were 14 metro systems in 7 of Soviet republics. A 15th metro system the Dnipro Metro started construction in 1982 but due to financial difficulties was not opened until 1995. Other than in Dnipro, only two metro systems built in post-Soviet countries after the Union's dissolution are Kazan Metro in Russia (2005) and Almaty Metro in Kazakhstan (2011). Also the Volgograd Metrotram is a tram system with elements of the metro in Volgograd, opened on November 5, 1984. List Notes References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapid Transit
Rapid transit or mass rapid transit (MRT), also known as heavy rail or metro, is a type of high-capacity public transport generally found in urban areas. A rapid transit system that primarily or traditionally runs below the surface may be called a subway, tube, or underground. Unlike buses or trams, rapid transit systems are railways (usually electric railway, electric) that operate on an exclusive right-of-way (transportation), right-of-way, which cannot be accessed by pedestrians or other vehicles, and which is often grade-separated in tunnels or on elevated railways. Modern services on rapid transit systems are provided on designated lines between rapid transit station, stations typically using electric multiple units on rail tracks, although some systems use guided rubber tires, magnetic levitation (''maglev''), or monorail. The stations typically have high platforms, without steps inside the trains, requiring custom-made trains in order to minimize gaps between train a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
