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Rapid transit
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Rapid transit is a type o heich-capacity public transport generally foond in urban auries.[1][2][3] Unlik buses an trams, rapid transit seestems operate on an exclusive richt-o-way which is uisually grade separatit in tunnels or elevatit railways.[4]
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Rapid transit in one ceety
Rapid transit in two or more ceeties
Rapid transit under construction
Planned rapid transit
No rapid transit
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