"Tramway track is used on tramways or light rail operations."
Covers the physical and operational aspects of tram infrastructure, including the tracks, stations, signaling, power supply, communication, and integration with other modes of transportation. It also addresses urban planning and environmental considerations for tram systems.
History of trams: Understanding the evolution of trams over time and their rise and fall in popularity.
Anatomy of trams: Learning the different components that make up trams, including the rolling stock (trams themselves), tracks, overhead wires, and power supply systems.
Types of trams: Understanding the different types of trams, including light rail systems, trolleybuses, and streetcars, and their different uses and advantages.
Track construction: Learning about the different types of tracks used for trams, including ballasted and non-ballasted tracks, and how they are laid.
Overhead wire systems: Understanding the different types of overhead wire systems, including rigid and flexible systems, and their advantages and disadvantages.
Power supply systems: Learning about the different methods used to power trams, including DC and AC power, and their pros and cons.
Maintenance and repair: Understanding the importance of regular maintenance and repair of trams and their components, and learning how it is done.
Route planning and design: Learning about the different factors that go into designing a tram route, including population density, traffic patterns, and other infrastructure.
Signaling and safety systems: Understanding the different signaling and safety systems used to manage tram traffic, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
Passenger flow management: Learning how to manage passenger flow on trams, including boarding, alighting, ticketing, and crowd management.
Environmental impact: Understanding the environmental impact of tram systems and exploring ways to minimize it.
Financing and funding: Learning about the different ways tram systems can be financed and funded, including public-private partnerships and government funding.
Integration with other modes of transport: Exploring ways in which trams can be integrated with other modes of transport, such as buses and trains, to create an efficient and effective transport system.
Case studies: Studying case studies of successful tram systems around the world, learning from their strengths and weaknesses.
Street Tramway: A tram system that operates on a street-level track, typically running along a road or through a city center.
Dedicated Tramway: A tram track that runs on a separate or exclusive right-of-way, meaning it is not shared with other modes of transportation.
Interurban Tramway: A tramway that connects two or more cities, often in a suburban or rural environment.
Light Rail: Similar to a street tramway, but typically faster and with longer distances between stops. Light rail often has its own dedicated lanes or right-of-way.
Rapid Transit: A high-capacity tramway system that typically operates underground or above ground on an elevated track.
Heritage Tramway: A preserved or restored tram system with historical or cultural significance, often used for tourism or recreation purposes.
Free Range Tramway: A type of dedicated tramway that operates off-street, typically in a park or other open area.
Tram-Train: A combination of a tram and a train system, allowing tram vehicles to operate on both railway lines and tram tracks.
Inclined Tramway: A type of tramway that operates at a steep angle or gradient, often used to transport passengers up a hill or mountain.
Cable Car: A type of tramway that operates on a cable system, allowing it to climb steep hills or mountainsides.
"Grooved rails (or girder rails) are often used to provide a protective flangeway in the trackwork in city streets."
"Like standard rail tracks, tram tracks consist of two parallel steel rails."
"Tram rails can be placed... on concrete sleepers into street surfaces (pavement) for street running."
"Tram rails in the street have the disadvantage that they pose a risk to cyclists."
"An alternative is to lay tracks into non-road grass turf surfaces."
"This is known as green track, grassed track, or track in a lawn."
"Tram rails can be placed... on sleepers like railway tracks."
"Grooved rails (or girder rails) are often used to provide a protective flangeway in the trackwork in city streets."
"Tramway track is used on tramways or light rail operations."
"Tram tracks consist of two parallel steel rails."
"Tram rails can be placed on several surfaces."
"Tram rails in the street have the disadvantage that they pose a risk to cyclists."
"Tram rails can be placed on sleepers like railway tracks."
"Tram rails can be placed... on concrete sleepers into street surfaces (pavement) for street running."
"Grooved rails (or girder rails) are often used to provide a protective flangeway in the trackwork in city streets."
"This is known as green track, grassed track, or track in a lawn."
"Like standard rail tracks, tram tracks consist of two parallel steel rails."
"An alternative is to lay tracks into non-road grass turf surfaces."
"Tram rails in the street have the disadvantage that they pose a risk to cyclists."