Power Source Efficiency
| MODE |
ELECTRIC POWER
(miles/kwh) |
DIESEL
(miles/gallon) |
|
Automated Guideway |
0.13 |
NA |
|
Cable Car |
0.12 |
NA |
|
Commuter Rail |
0.10 |
0.29 |
|
Heavy Rail |
0.17 |
NA |
|
Inclined Plane |
0.08 |
NA |
|
Light Rail |
0.12 |
NA |
Source: Federal Transit Administration, 2004 National Transit Database.
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