Terminology
NTD Mode Types
AG: Automated Guideway
CC: Cable Car
CR: Commuter Rail
HR: Heavy Rail
IP: Inclined Plane
LR: Light Rail
MO: Monorail
SR: Streetcar
YR: Hybrid Rail
U.S. Passenger Rail Total Miles of Track
Cable Car
Commuter Rail
Heavy Rail
Hybrid Rail
Inclined Plane
Light Rail
Monorail/Automated
Guideway
Streetcar
Total Rail
2010
2014
2016
0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
Active Fleet Vehicles
Cable Car
Commuter Rail
Heavy Rail
Hybrid Rail
Inclined Plane
Light Rail
Monorail/Automated
Guideway
Streetcar
2014
2016
NTD
0 2,000 3,000 4,000 8,000 10,000 12,000
NTD
Number of Crossings
in 2016
At Grade: Restricted
Right-of-Way
5860
Street Running
Crossings
1905
Total Crossings
7765
Source: NTD
Rail transit and
grade-crossing fatalities:
241
Rail transit and
grade-crossing injuries:
8712
Source: BTS
Average Age of Fleet
2010
2016
Cable Car
Commuter Rail Locomotives
Commuter Rail Passenger Coaches
Commuter Rail
Self-Propelled Passenger Cars
Heavy Rail Passenger Cars
Inclined Plane Vehicles
Light Rail
Streetcars
Monorail
Vintage Trolley
Average Age
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
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