| Rockaway Metro | |
|---|---|
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| Info | |
| Locale | Rockaway, Hollister, New Chandler |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 20 |
| Number of stations | ≈400 |
| Daily ridership | 4,500,000 (weekday approximation) |
| Headquarters | Rockaway |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | June 19, 1885 |
| Operator(s) | Rockaway Transit Authority |
| Headway |
8 min (weekdays) 5 min (peak times) 15 min (express trains) 20 min (late nights) |
| Technical | |
| System length | 700 mi |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8.5 in (standard gague) |
| Electrification | Third rail |
| Average speed | 35 mph |
| Top speed | 81 mph |
The Rockaway Metro is a Rapid transit in the Rockaway–Damascus area in Hollister, New Chandler, as well as the surrounding suburbs. It is one of the most extensive and popular metro systems in the world, expanding to 19 lines and hundreds of stations, with one proposed line, since its opening in 1885. It is the second busiest and largest system in the world, trailing the New Chandler Metro in New Chandler City. The Rockaway Metro operates service around the clock 365 days a year.