Saint Louis, Missouri

Bi-State LRT System Specifications

General
System Length: 34 Miles
Amount of Single Track: 1 Mile
Number of Stations: 27
Number of Crossovers:

Equipment
Type of Cars:
Number of Cars: 41

Operating Specifications
Average Revenue Speed: 27 MPH
Design Headway: 3 minutes, 20 seconds
Normal Direction: 3 minutes, 30 seconds
Reverse Direction: 90% of normal capacity
Station Dwell Time: 20 seconds

Wayside Signals
Red:        Stop & Stay
Yellow:    Proceed on diverging route using cab signals (see below)
Green:    Proceed on main route using cab signals (see below)
Lunar:     Proceed at Restricted Speed

Operating Speeds
Cab Signal Speeds: 0, 15, 25, 35, 45, and 55 MPH
Yard Speed (mode): 15 MPH Maximum
Street Speed (mode): 35 MPH Maximum (not currently used)

Grade Crossings - Lunar White Status Indicators (Gate Down Indicators)
Flashing:       Crossing has been activated
Continuous:    Gates are down

Track
Numbering: W/B or N/B Track: 1; E/B or S/B Track: 2
Standard Gauge: 56 1/2" measured 5/8" below TOR
Rail Sections: 115RE and 132RE
Notes: Welded Rail is preferred for all main tracks except in curves sharper than 450' radius, which shall have jointed rail; rail in curves of less than 300' radius shall be pre-curved

Traction Electrification System
Nominal Voltage: 800 VDC
Maximum Voltage:
Minimum Voltage:
Number of Substations:

OCS Height (Minimum)
Right of Way: 16' ATOR
Mixed Use w/Road Vehicles: 18' ATOR
Mixed Use w/Railroads: 22' ATOR
Minimum Clearance from overhead obstructions: 18' ATOR

Extensions

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Updated May 22, 2001