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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.
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The Blue Line, also known as Route 202, is a light rail transit (LRT) line in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Partnered with the Red Line , and future Green Line it makes up Calgary's CTrain network. Following its initial approval in 1976, the Red Line opened in 1981, with the first trains running on what is now the Blue Line in 1985.
Calgary light rail system map. CTrain is a light rail system in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It has been in operation since May 25, 1981. [1] The system is operated by Calgary Transit, as part of the Calgary municipal government's transportation department. [2] The CTrain system has two routes, with a combined route length of 59.9 kilometres (37.2 ...
The Airport BRT was actualised on July 27, 2011, with Route 300. [30] This line was introduced after Calgary's Mayor promised to make the airport more accessible via public transit. [31] On March 12, 2012, BRT service was cut significantly in Calgary. The 302 now runs with shuttle buses during off peak hours and weekends.
BRT in Calgary is meant to be a placeholder for soon-to-be-constructed LRT routes. BRT routes stop only at designated stops with red shelters. Service from Calgary International Airport on Route 300 uses 2013-2014 New Flyers fitted with luggage racks at the front of the bus. On Nov 19, 2018, Calgary Transit introduced 3 new MAX routes.
The Calgary International Airport (ICAO Code CYYC, IATA Code YYC) is the only international airport in the Calgary Region and one of only two in the province. The airport is WestJet Airlines's main base and largest hub, and acts as an Air Canada hub. In total, about 20 passenger airlines have regular scheduled flights to and from the airport.
"Airport rail link" refers to rail transport between a central city and a nearby international airport. The Union Pearson Express is the only dedicated airport rail link in Canada. The SkyTrain's Canada Line also serves as an airport rail link. "Subway" refers to a rapid transit system using heavy rail with steel wheels.