DART Light Rail Technical Information

Vehicle Type: Double-ended, articulated car, multiple unit operation up to four cars

Fleet Size: 95 vehicles

Vehicle Height: 12 feet, 6 inches

Vehicle Width: 8 feet, 10 inches

Vehicle Length: 92 feet, 8 inches

Vehicle Weight: 107,000 pounds

Passenger Capacity: 160 passengers, 76 seated

Travel Speed: Top speed: 65 miles per hour

Average speed: 25-35 miles per hour

Body: Lightweight, welded steel, with reinforced fiberglass covering operator cab and weatherproof articulation (bending) section

Designed for 30-year life

Interior: Constructed of stainless steel and lined with an upholstered, padded insert. Rubber interior flooring

Cooling/Heating: Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system

Wheels: Steel-tired with acoustic dampening

Doors: Four sliding doorways per side

Special Features: Wheelchair-accessible with accommodations for four wheelchairs per vehicle

Power Requirements: 600-900 Volts DC. Requires 20 KWH per hour of operation

Vehicle Cost: $2.5 million each (includes design, engineering, shipment, etc.).