Metro Streetcar

Metro Streetcar
Two Metro streetcars pause at the Historic Arkansas Museum stop in June 2005
Overview
OwnerRock Region Metro
LocaleLittle Rock, Arkansas
Termini
  • North Little Rock (north)
  • Presidential Library (south)
Stations15[1]
Websiterrmetro.org/services/streetcar
Service
TypeHeritage streetcar
SystemRock Region Metro
Rolling stock5 cars
Ridership22,600 (2023)[2]
History
OpenedNovember 1, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-11-01)[3]
Technical
Line length3.4 mi (5.5 km)[1]
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
ElectrificationOverhead line600 V DC
Route map

Main at 7th
Trolley barn
Maple at 6th
Main at 5th
Maple at Broadway
Verizon Plaza
120 Main
Main Street Bridge
over Arkansas River
Main Street Bridge
Up arrow
Blue Line
to North Little Rock
Markham at Scott
West Markham at Spring
President Clinton Ave.
at River Market
2nd at Spring
2nd at Scott
Down arrow no service after 5:45 pm[a]
River Market at 3rd
3rd at River Market
Presidential Library/
Heifer International
Key
Blue Line[a]
Green Line[a][b]
Non-revenue track

The Metro Streetcar, formerly known as the River Rail Streetcar, is a two line heritage streetcar system operating in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. It has operated since November 1, 2004.[3][5] Most recently expanded in 2007, the streetcar now operates over 3.4 miles (5.5 km) of track in a figure-eight loop pattern.[1] The Metro Streetcar is operated by Rock Region Metro. In 2023, the system had a ridership of 22,600.

  1. ^ a b c "River Rail Route Schedule [& Map]" (PDF) (pdf). Rock Region Metro. January 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  2. ^ "Transit Ridership Report Fourth Quarter 2023" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. March 4, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Little Rock's River Rail electric streetcar system officially opens". Light Rail Now. November 3, 2004. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  4. ^ "Streetcar Maps & Schedules". Rock Region METRO. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  5. ^ "About – Facts". Rock Region Metro. 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-14.


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