Midland Metro : facts and figures

Some Midland Metro facts and figures:

Route length (miles)	12
Number of stops	23
First section opened	1999
Extended since opening of initial network	no
Most recent section opened	1999
Further extensions planned	yes
Street running	yes
Tunnel sections	yes (short ex-railway tunnel)
Elevated sections	no
Former railway alignments	yes
Replaced 'heavy rail' service	no
Track gauge	standard
Electricity supply	750v DC: overhead trolley wire
Current collection	pantograph
Number of vehicles	16
Oldest vehicle	1999
Newest vehicle	1999
Passengers (April 2006-March 2007)-millions	4.9
Passenger miles (April 2006-March 2007)-millions	32

Notes:
Standard gauge = 4′ 8½″ (1435mm)
Passenger figures source: Department for Transport, 2007.