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A medium-capacity system (MCS) is a rail transport system with a capacity greater than light rail, but less than typical heavy-rail rapid transit. It is also known as light metro or light rapid transit.[1] Since ridership determines the scale of a rapid transit system, statistical modeling allows planners to size the rail system for the needs of the area. When the predicted ridership falls between the service requirements of a light rail and heavy rail or metro system, an MCS project is indicated. An MCS may also result when a rapid transit service fails to achieve the requisite ridership due to network inadequacies (e.g. single-tracking) or changing demographics. In contrast with most light rail systems, an MCS usually (though not always) runs on a fully grade separated exclusive right-of-way. In some cases, the distance between stations is much longer than typically found on heavy rail networks. An MCS may also be suitable for branch line connections to another mode of a heavy-capacity transportation system, such as an airport or a main route of a metro network. DefinitionThe definition of a medium-capacity system varies due to its non-standardization. Inconsistencies in international definitions are even reflected within individual countries. For example, the Taiwan Ministry of Transportation and Communications states that each MCS system can board around 6,000–20,000 passengers per hour per direction (p/h/d or PPHPD),[2] while the Taiwan Department of Rapid Transit Systems (TCG) suggests an MCS has a capability of boarding around 20,000–30,000 p/h/d,[3] and a report from the World Bank places the capacity of an MCS at 15,000–30,000 p/h/d.[4] For comparison, ridership capacity of more than 30,000 p/h/d has been quoted as the standard for metro or "heavy rail" standards rapid transit systems,[5] while light rail systems have passenger capacity volumes of around 10,000–12,000 p/h/d[4] or 12,000–18,000 p/h/d.[5] Generally speaking, medium capacity systems has a lower ridership capacity when compared to other heavy rail systems in the same area. However, passenger capacity volume is just one possible criterion used to define a medium-capacity rail transit system. Another criterion that can be used to define a medium-capacity rail system is vehicle type. For example, the train in an MCS may have a shorter configuration than the standard metro system, usually three (though, in some cases, just two) to six traincars, allowing for shorter platforms to be built and used. Rather than using steel wheels, rubber-tyred metro technology, such as the VAL system used on the Taipei Metro, is sometimes recommended, due to its low running noise, as well as the ability to climb steeper grades and turn tighter curves, thus allowing more flexible alignments. Fully heavy rail or metro systems generally have train headways of 10 minutes or better during peak hours.[6] Some systems that qualify as heavy rail/metro in every other way (e.g. are fully grade separated), but which have network inadequacies (e.g. a section of single track rail) can only achieve lesser headways (e.g. every 15 minutes) which result in lower passenger volume capacities, and thus would be more accurately defined as "light metro" or "medium-capacity" systems as a result. Variants of the term"Light metro" is a common alternative term used to describe the system worldwide. The term is used in European countries, India,[7][8] and South Korea.[9] In some countries, however, light metro systems are conflated with light rail. For example, in South Korea, the U Line in Uijeongbu utilizes VAL system, a variant of medium-capacity rail transport, and is therefore categorized "light metro" by LRTA and others,[9] though some sources refer as to the U Line as "light rail".[13] Busan–Gimhae Light Rail Transit is also akin to a light metro in its appearance and features, thought the operator categorizes it a "light rail".[10] In India as well some articles also refer to some "light metro"-type systems as "light rail".[11] As mentioned above, VAL (Véhicule Automatique Léger) systems are categorized in the medium-capacity rail systems family because their manufacturer defines their passenger capacities as being up to 30,000 p/h/d.[12] A nonprofit organization, the Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) also categorizes several public transport systems as "light metro".[13][14] In Hong Kong, MTR's Ma On Shan Line could, in some contexts, be classified as a MCS (as it has used shorter four-car SP1950 trains) but can attain up to 32,000 p/h/d which is comparable to the passenger capacity of some full metro transit networks.[15] This classification will not last for much longer as full-length, 8-car trains are being deployed on the line in advance of its merger with the West Rail Line to form the East West Corridor by 2019. Two other lines, the Disneyland Resort Line shuttle service to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort since 2005 and the South Island Line since December 2016, are also built to MCS standards. Advantages and disadvantagesThe main reason to build a light metro instead of a regular metro is to reduce costs, mainly because this system employs shorter vehicles and shorter stations. Light metros may operate faster than heavy-rail rapid transit systems due to shorter dwell times at stations, and the faster acceleration and deceleration of lighter trains. For example, express trains on the New York City Subway are about as fast as the Vancouver SkyTrain, but these express trains skip most stops on lines where they operate. Medium-capacity systems have restricted growth capacities as ridership increases. For example, it is difficult to extend station platforms once a system is in operation, especially for underground railway systems, since this work must be done without interfering with traffic. Some railway systems, like Hong Kong and Wuhan, may make advance provisions for longer platforms, for example, so that they will be able to accommodate trains with more, or longer cars, in the future. Taipei Metro, for example, constructed extra space for two extra cars in all its Wenhu Line stations. List of systems{{See also|List of metro systems}}{{See also|List of tram and light rail transit systems}}The following is the list of currently-operating MCSs which are categorized as light metros by the Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA),[16] unless otherwise indicated.
Former examplesThe following is the list of former-MCSs that either developed into a full rapid transit system, or which are no longer in operation:
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Notes1. ^{{cite book|last1=Allport|first1=Roger|editor1-last=Stares|editor1-first=Stephen|editor2-last=Zhi|editor2-first=Liu|title=China's Urban Transport Development Strategy: Proceedings of a Symposium in Beijing, November 8-10, 1995|date=1996|publisher=The World Bank|location=Washington D.C.|page=257|url=http://www-wds.worldbank.org/servlet/WDSContentServer/IW3P/IB/1997/01/01/000009265_3970716145200/Rendered/PDF/multi_page.pdf|accessdate=31 August 2015|chapter=Theme Paper 6: Investment in mass rapid transit|format=PDF}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.motc.gov.tw/motchypage/hypage.cgi?HYPAGE=stat13.asp&catid=10|title=Transportation term definition|publisher=Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC)|language=Chinese|accessdate=2008-06-30}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.dorts.gov.tw/tech/cyclo2.asp?t=??%2009:09:59 |title=Comparison between high capacity and medium capacity systems |publisher=Taiwan Department of Rapid Transit Systems, TCG |accessdate=2008-06-30 |language=Chinese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723223749/http://www.dorts.gov.tw/tech/cyclo2.asp?t=%3F%3F%2009%3A09%3A59 |archivedate=July 23, 2013 |df= }} 4. ^1 {{cite report |author=Cledan Mandri-Perrott |url=http://www.ppiaf.org/sites/ppiaf.org/files/publication/PSP-LightRail-CMandri-Perrott.pdf |title=Private Sector Participation in Light Rail-Light Metro Transit Initiatives |work=Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) |publisher=The World Bank |format=pdf |page=17 |year=2010 |accessdate=2015-08-30}} 5. ^1 {{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cVfnWO9pC8oC&dq=30%2C000+PPHPD&q=216#v=onepage&q&f=false |title=Integrated Transport: The Future of Light Rail and Modern Trams in the United Kingdom |editor=Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee |publisher=The Stationery Office |page=216 |year=2005 |accessdate=2014-02-22}} 6. ^{{cite web |author=Robert Schwandl |url=http://www.urbanrail.net/about.htm#definition |title=What is a metro? |website=UrbanRail.Net |year=2007 |accessdate=2014-02-22}} 7. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/kerala-opts-for-light-metro-not-monorail-114102400510_1.html |title=Kerala opts for light metro, not monorail |website=business-standard.com |date=2014-10-24 |accessdate=2014-11-29}} 8. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-bjp-promises-light-metro-in-bhopal-and-indore-2037210 |title=BJP promises light metro in Bhopal and Indore |website=dnaindia.com |date=2014-11-21 |accessdate=2014-11-29}} 9. ^1 2 {{cite web |url=http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/metros/korean-city-opens-automatic-light-metro.html?channel=542#.T_yoifVQT2k |title=Korean city opens automatic light metro |website=Rail Journal.com |date= |accessdate=2014-11-24}} 10. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://en.bngmetro.co.kr/main/ |title=Busan-Ginhae Light Rail Transit |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328092928/http://en.bngmetro.co.kr/main/ |archivedate=2012-03-28 |df= }} 11. ^{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/light-rail-could-be-alternative-mode-of-transport-in-future/1/218012.html |title= Light rail could be alternative mode of transport in future |author=Ajay Kumar |publisher=India today |accessdate=2015-11-05 | date=2012-09-20}} 12. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.transportation.siemens.com/ts/en/pub/products/mt/products/val.htm |title=VAL and NeoVAL |publisher=Siemens TS |accessdate=2008-06-30 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080626110428/http://www.transportation.siemens.com/ts/en/pub/products/mt/products/val.htm |archivedate = 2008-06-26}} 13. ^{{cite web |author=Michael Taplin |url=http://www.lrta.org/world/worldind.html#index |title=Index of Countries + Totals for each Country |publisher=Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) |date=March 2013 |accessdate=2014-11-28}} 14. ^The french term"Métro léger," a literal translation of "Light Metro," means Light rail. 15. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.thb.gov.hk/eng/psp/pressreleases/transport/land/2011/201101122a.pdf |title=MTR train frequencies of railway lines in different periods, number of cars on each train, train carrying capacity, train loading rates and number of seats |publisher=MTR |format=pdf |date= |accessdate=2014-08-23}} 16. ^{{cite web |author=Michael Taplin |url=http://www.lrta.org/world/worldind.html |title=A world of trams and urban transit - 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