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Light rail transit

Scope note

Designates rail systems operating on private but not necessarily exclusive right of way, at street level or grade separated, generally on electric power, at medium speeds (10-30 miles per hour), and generally making frequent stops at low platforms or directly at grade-level stations.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000155876

Broader Terms used

rail transit systems

Created

13yrs ago

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