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* '''Streetcar Line''': an on-street line in central Tempe | * '''Streetcar Line''': an on-street line in central Tempe | ||
'''Infrastructure''' | |||
* Gauge: standard | * Gauge: standard | ||
* Electrification: 750V DC overhead | * Electrification: 750V DC overhead | ||
* Rule of the road: right | * Rule of the road: right | ||
'''Information''' | |||
* Map: [https://www.valleymetro.org/maps-schedules/system-map system map page] | * Map: [https://www.valleymetro.org/maps-schedules/system-map system map page] | ||
* Journey planner: on the website front page, and at the [https://www.valleymetro.org/trip-planner trip planner page] | * Journey planner: on the website front page, and at the [https://www.valleymetro.org/trip-planner trip planner page] | ||
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[https://www.suntran.com/ Sun Tran] operates public transport in the Tucson area, including a single light-rail line, branded as '''Sun Link Streetcar'''. | [https://www.suntran.com/ Sun Tran] operates public transport in the Tucson area, including a single light-rail line, branded as '''Sun Link Streetcar'''. | ||
'''Infrastructure''' | |||
* Gauge: standard | * Gauge: standard | ||
* Electrification: 750V DC overhead | * Electrification: 750V DC overhead | ||
* Rule of the road: right | * Rule of the road: right | ||
'''Information'''<br> | |||
The [https://www.suntran.com/routes-services/sunlink/ Sun Link] page includes a map, a basic schedule, and real-time information. Planned service alterations are shown on the [https://www.suntran.com/routes-services/alerts-detours/ Alerts & Detours page]. | The [https://www.suntran.com/routes-services/sunlink/ Sun Link] page includes a map, a basic schedule, and real-time information. Planned service alterations are shown on the [https://www.suntran.com/routes-services/alerts-detours/ Alerts & Detours page]. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:42, 18 April 2023
State Details
See Wikipedia; also see United States for information relating to the country as a whole, and the national operator Amtrak.
Maps
Arizona is covered by the SPV "North America Railroad Atlas" volume Arizona & New Mexico.
Rail Operators
The only Amtrak services in Arizona are long-distance trains: the Sunset Limited (New Orleans - Los Angeles), and the Southwest Chief (Chicago - Los Angeles).
Grand Canyon Railway
The Grand Canyon Railway has a single main line, from Williams northwards to Grand Canyon. The passenger service is oriented to tourism, usually consisting of one return trip from Williams to Grand Canyon each day.
- Infrastructure: see national details.
- Map: schedule & route page
- Timetables: schedule & route page. There are no schedules in PDF format.
- Disruptions / Real-time Info: not available
Tourist Lines
See Wikipedia
Metro and light rail systems
Phoenix
Valley Metro operates public transport in the Phoenix area, including two rail services. Both are modern light-rail lines:
- Valley Metro Rail: a largely segregated line linking Phoenix and Tempe
- Streetcar Line: an on-street line in central Tempe
Infrastructure
- Gauge: standard
- Electrification: 750V DC overhead
- Rule of the road: right
Information
- Map: system map page
- Journey planner: on the website front page, and at the trip planner page
- Timetable: maps & schedules page. For schedules in PDF format, follow the link to the page for each line, then click the "PDF Schedule" button.
- Engineering work: rider alerts page
See also UrbanRail.
Tucson
Sun Tran operates public transport in the Tucson area, including a single light-rail line, branded as Sun Link Streetcar.
Infrastructure
- Gauge: standard
- Electrification: 750V DC overhead
- Rule of the road: right
Information
The Sun Link page includes a map, a basic schedule, and real-time information. Planned service alterations are shown on the Alerts & Detours page.
See also UrbanRail
Obscure and Sparse Passenger Services
See PSUL: World Beyond Europe entries with 'AZ' numbers.
