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| Macau Light Rail Transit System | |
| Info | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Macau |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 2 (the first line will complete in 2013) |
| Number of stations | 23 |
| Daily ridership | N/A |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | planning and assessment phase - completion by 2013 |
| Operator(s) | TBD |
| Technical | |
| System length | 20 km |
| Track gauge | N/A - rubber wheels |
The Macau Light Transit System is a proposed mass transit system for the Special Administrative Region of Macau (formerly a Portuguese colony). The LRT will serve the Macau Peninsula, Taipa island, Cotai reclamation area and Macau International Airport.
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History
The Macau LRT was first proposed in 2003, but final go ahead was not given until a public announcement by the Government of Macau was made in October 2006. The line will provide better transportation options between the mainland portion of Macau with Cotai and Taipa and release pressure on the roads and bridges to the islands. It will be Macau's first rapid transit line. (Note: The LRT network image shown is outdated. The latest information can be obtained at Transportation Infrastructure Office)
Soil investigation work started in 2008. The system aims to be operating by the end of 2011[1], although as of May 2009, tenders for construction have not been awarded.
Technical Specifications
The proposed LRT system will be driverless and utilize a rubber-tyred system, similar to the Singapore LRT. The Phase I line will run along elevated guideways, ensuring a dedicated right-of-way separated from road traffic.
- Manufacturer : TBD
- System operation : N/A
- Gauge : Central guideway with rubber tyres
- Maximum speed : N/A
- Capacity : 400 (4 car set)
- Unladen weight : N/A
- Size : N/A
Construction
The estimated cost for the first phase of construction (of 23 stations) will be MOP$4.2 billion (about USD$523 million). This portion of the project will be paid and financed by the Government of Macau as a part of their comprehensive public transportation project.
Construction for the first phase of the project will take about 48 months to complete.
Rolling Stock
The LRT will use automated guided vehicles running on concrete track. No manufacturer has been identified or selected as of yet.
Based on the proposal, the cars will be arranged in a 4-cars set with passenger capacity of about 400 passengers. Peak ridership is predicted to be about at 8,800 passengers per hour per direction.
Facilities
TBD
Lines
The LRT network will consist of at least two phases:
- Phase I Line (Macau-Taipa Line)
The line will connect major entry-exit points at the Macao Peninsula and the Taipa Island, the distribution of residents and working population, the tourist demand. The line will utilize reserved space in the lower deck of the Ponte de Sai Van (Sai Van Bridge) to connect to the Taipa island.
- Phase II Line (Loop Line)
The line will connect the Barrier gate to A-Ma Temple passing through the inner harbour area, and eventually form a loop on the Macao peninsula.
Stations
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The Phase I Macau LRT (Macau-Taipa Line) will have 22~23 stations.
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- Portas do Centro
- NATAP
- Areia Preta
- Terminal (Maritimo)
- Av. Amizade (MFM)
- Centro Cultura
- Parque Dr Carlos D'Assumpção
- Jardim das Ares
- Av. D. Mário Soares
- Av da Pria Grande
- Lagos Sai Van
- Lago da Barra
- Av. Jogos da Asia Oriental
- Est. Governador Albano Oliverira
- Largo de Jockey Clube
- Av. S. Maria de Lezaro
- Oriental Cotai
- Posto Forteirico de Cotai
- Macau Dome
- Av. Wai Long (Estádio de UCTM)
- Aeroporto
- Terminal de Pac On
Fares and ticketing
No details on fare type and collection has been provided by the government. It will likely use smart card technology.
See also
References
External links
- Report about Macau Light Transit System by Apple Daily, 20th Oct, 2006.
- Transportation Infrastructure Office (GIT) Macao in charge of the LRT projects.
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