The first of 141 trams built in Japan was delivered to Septa on July 29, marking an important stage in the modernisation of America's most complex and diverse light rail network serving the west side of Philadelphia. To house and service these trams a new 120-car storage yard is being created, and a heavy programme of track and signalling renewal is in hand.


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    Title :

    Kawasaki trams help rejuvenate Philadelphia's light rail lines


    Additional title:

    Kawasaki-Strassenbahnen helfen das Lichtschienennetz von Philadelphia verjuengen


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    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    3 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English







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