Rapid transit line in New York City
Staten Island Railway |
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The SIR bullet, used on the MTA's website, timetables, New York City Subway map, and some station signage |
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Owner | Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority (SIRTOA), a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
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Locale | Staten Island, New York City |
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Transit type | Rapid transit |
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Number of lines | 1 |
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Number of stations | 21 |
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Daily ridership | 17,900 (weekdays, Q1 2024)[1] |
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Annual ridership | 6,151,400 (2023)[2] |
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Website | new.mta.info/agency/staten-island-railway |
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Began operation | February 1, 1860 |
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Operator(s) | New York City Transit Authority Department of Subways |
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Number of vehicles | 58 R44s (14 trains)[3] |
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System length | 14 mi (22.5 km) |
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Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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Electrification | Third rail, 600 V DC |
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Top speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) |
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