The Cleveland Rapid Transit (RTA) rapid transit system, the cornerstone of Greater Cleveland's public transportation, began operations on March 15, 1955, ushering in a new era of rapid transit services for the city. The system currently consists of a total of four service lines: one rapid transit rail line and three light rail lines. Three rail lines share their tracks at the Tri-C-Campus District and East 55th stations. It is quite unusual for light and heavy rail trains to share the same route. Shared stations have combined platforms of two heights to accommodate two types of trains. And both types of trains use the same maintenance facility as they both use the same track gauge and the same source of power (overhead catenary). The RTA rapid transit system has a total of 47 stations. The stations are completely or partially within the city limits of Cleveland, Shaker Heights, East Cleveland, and Brook Park. Seamlessly integrated with a comprehensive bus network and featuring innovative services like Healthline BRT, RTA rapid transit remains a lifeline for riders, supporting community development and economic vitality in Greater Cleveland.