Ultra light rail systems are small-scale tramways that utilize energy Storage rather than continuous electrification. They have excited considerable interest because potentially they are a very cost-effective way of providing attractive urban public transport. This paper describes latest technical advances and service experience of the two principal developers. These are the Parry-Clayton range of vehicles, which are concentrating on mechanical and mechanical/hydrostatic transmission systems, and the EROS vehicle, which will have electric transmission. The paper also considers longer-term traction options and developments in related fields that should allow some transfer of technology to accelerate the process of achieving market-ready products.


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    Title :

    Ultra light rail developments


    Contributors:
    Griffin, T. (author)


    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 8 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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