User:SentientObject/Rolling stock of urban rail in china
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Urban rail transit in China often uses a highly standardized set of rolling stock across many cities. It is divided into 3 categories. Most lines use type A and B trains, although there are variants and other models
Type A[edit]
Type A trains are the highest-capacity trains. They are 22 by 3 meters, and have a capacity of 310 passengers with 5 doors per side.
Type As[edit]
Type As trains are used exclusively in the mountainous city of Chongqing. They are 19 by 3 meters, and have a capacity of 254-266 passengers. They can climb a grade of 5% as opposed to 3.5% for most type A trains.
Type Ah[edit]
Type As trains are used exclusively in Hangzhou. They are 19 by 3 meters, and have a capacity of 254 passengers.
Urban Type A[edit]
Urban Type A trains are used on faster and more regional rail-like lines. They have similar dimensions to Type A trains.
Type B[edit]
Type B trains are not as large. They are 19 by 2.8 meters, and have a capacity of 240 passengers with 4 doors per side
Urban Type B[edit]
Urban Type B trains are used on faster and more regional rail-like lines. They have similar dimensions to Type B trains.
Type C[edit]
Type B trains are smaller. They are 18.9 by 2.6 meters, and, and have a capacity of 200-240 passengers.
Monorail[edit]
The Chongqing Monorail uses CCD trains on .
Other[edit]
Lb[edit]
Type Lb trains use [linear induction motors].
Urban Type D[edit]
Urban Type D trains are 22 by 3.3 meters. They are used on the fastest lines, like Guangzhou Line 18