Editing Train types

There are two '''Train Types'''. Each train type has unique specifications affecting passenger capacity, construction costs, and operational expenses.

== Heavy Metro ==

'''Heavy Metro''' trains are designed for routes with high passenger demand and longer station spacing.

=== Specifications ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Attribute !! Value
|-
| '''Performance'''
|-
| Maximum Speed || 24.72 m/s (55.3 mph / 89 km/h)
|-
| Maximum Acceleration || 1.1 m/s²
|-
| Maximum Deceleration || 1.3 m/s²
|-
| Local Station Speed || 13 m/s (29 mph / 47 km/h)
|-
| '''Capacity'''
|-
| Passengers per Car || 240
|-
| Minimum Train Length || 5 cars
|-
| Maximum Train Length || 10 cars
|-
| Cars per Set || 5
|-
| '''Physical Dimensions'''
|-
| Car Length || 15 m (49.2 ft)
|-
| Train Width || 3.05 m (10 ft)
|-
| Minimum Station Length || 160 m (525 ft)
|-
| Maximum Station Length || 227 m (745 ft)
|-
| '''Construction Costs'''
|-
| Base Track Cost (per meter) || $50,000
|-
| Base Station Cost || $75,000,000
|-
| Scissors Crossover || $15,000,000
|-
| Cost per Car || $2,500,000
|-
| '''Operational Costs'''
|-
| Base Train Cost (per hour) || $500
|-
| Per Car Cost (per hour) || $50
|}

=== Design Basis ===

Heavy Metro trains are based on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R211_(New_York_City_Subway_car) R211], which serves the New York City Subway system. The R211 represents modern heavy rail rapid transit technology optimized for high-volume urban corridors.

== Light Metro ==

'''Light Metro''' trains offer more flexibility for moderate-demand routes and tighter urban environments.

=== Specifications ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Attribute !! Value
|-
| '''Performance'''
|-
| Maximum Speed || 25 m/s (56 mph / 90 km/h)
|-
| Maximum Acceleration || 1.1 m/s²
|-
| Maximum Deceleration || 1.3 m/s²
|-
| Local Station Speed || 13 m/s (29 mph / 47 km/h)
|-
| '''Capacity'''
|-
| Passengers per Car || 200
|-
| Minimum Train Length || 2 cars
|-
| Maximum Train Length || 4 cars
|-
| Cars per Set || 2
|-
| '''Physical Dimensions'''
|-
| Car Length || 19.05 m (62.5 ft)
|-
| Train Width || 2.94 m (9.6 ft)
|-
| Minimum Station Length || 80 m (262 ft)
|-
| Maximum Station Length || 160 m (525 ft)
|-
| '''Construction Costs'''
|-
| Base Track Cost (per meter) || $30,000
|-
| Base Station Cost || $50,000,000
|-
| Scissors Crossover || $12,000,000
|-
| Cost per Car || $2,500,000
|-
| '''Operational Costs'''
|-
| Base Train Cost (per hour) || $400
|-
| Per Car Cost (per hour) || $40
|}

===Design Basis===

The Light Metro trains are modeled after the Alstom Metropolis trains used on Montreal's REM.

== Comparison ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Feature !! Heavy Metro !! Light Metro !! Advantage
|-
| Maximum Capacity || 2,400 passengers (10 cars) || 800 passengers (4 cars) || Heavy Metro
|-
| Minimum Capacity || 1,200 passengers (5 cars) || 400 passengers (2 cars) || Light Metro (flexibility)
|-
| Base Track Cost || $50,000/m || $30,000/m || Light Metro (40% cheaper)
|-
| Base Station Cost || $75M || $50M || Light Metro (33% cheaper)
|-
| Station Footprint || 160–227 m || 80–160 m || Light Metro (smaller)
|-
| Maximum Speed || 24.72 m/s || 25 m/s || Light Metro (marginally)
|-
| Operational Cost (5-car train) || $750/hr || $600/hr (3-car equivalent) || Light Metro
|}

== Strategy ==

=== When to Use Heavy Metro ===

* High-demand corridors connecting major employment centers
* Routes with long station spacing allowing higher speeds
* Trunk lines carrying passengers from multiple feeder routes
* Cities with concentrated downtown cores
* When future capacity expansion is anticipated

=== When to Use Light Metro ===

* Medium-demand routes serving residential neighborhoods
* Branch lines feeding into heavy metro trunk routes
* Routes with frequent stations and shorter distances
* Constrained budgets requiring lower construction costs
* Areas where smaller station footprints are advantageous
* Orbital routes connecting suburban centers

== Compatibility ==

Train types are '''not compatible''' with each other's infrastructure. A route designated for heavy metro cannot run light metro trains, and vice versa. Players must commit to a train type when constructing track infrastructure, as the tracks are designed specifically for one type of train.

== See Also ==

* [[Construction Costs]]