Substantial savings expected to result from replacement of steam service by electric on 28 miles of double-track route (Perth Amboy and East Shore divisions of Staten Island Rapid Transit Railway). Multiple-unit cars operated at 600 volts d.c. supplied by third rail; track has been entirely reconstructed and modern signals installed.
Electric rapid transit inaugurated on Staten island
Elec. Ry. Jl
Electric Railway Journal ; 66 , n 1
1925
4 pages
10 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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