The growth of urban area rapid mass transit systems has shown a significant rise since WW II, compared to prewar years. In the US most of the increased activity has taken place in the last decade. Currently, there are 71 metros in operation in the world, most of which are being expanded; 16 new systems are under construction. The world-wide growth in electric traction energy (excluding New York City) should be about 3%/year. These systems are important to the economic stability and viability of urban areas.


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    Title :

    Metro railways help make cities livable


    Additional title:

    Wohnliche Staedte durch Metro-Bahnen


    Contributors:
    Felix, F. (author) / Engel, P. (author)

    Published in:

    Electrical World ; 195 , 5 ; 135-138


    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    4 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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