Rotterdam will open the first stage of its 18 km east-west line between Coolhaven and Capelsebrug on May 7. Mainly underground, this seciton is electrified at 750 V DC third rail. Next year the line will be extended from Capelsebrug to Ommoord and here the metro trains will be operated like trams, powered by overhead catenary and driven on sight.


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    Title :

    Rotterdam pioneers metro-sneltram mix on east-west line


    Additional title:

    Rotterdam als Pionier einer Untergrund-Strassenbahn-Kombination fuer Ost/West-Verbindung


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    4 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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