There's a NEW type of railway system that's on trial in Coventry City Centre. Called 'VLR' it stands for Very Light Rail, and is a cheaper, lighter and quick...
I think the video got the main plus of tram over bus covered, but to point it out, it’s better than bus because its movement isn’t as random as bus, it can only go forward or backward, so it is predictable for pedestrian that wanted to cross the road.
Maybe it’s not meant to serve the whole city but as a feeder shuttle for the LRT or MRT, 70km range is enough for at least half day of operation.
The simpler system and fixed path mean it’s easier to train new operator, and less likely for collision than a bus.
The smaller capacity and cheaper cost mean they can deploy more tram per route, so the arrival frequency would be higher than regular tram system.
The deploying cost of this whole system is cheaper than regular tram, so city council will be more willing to spend the money on this instead of nothing were they wanting a new tram.
https://youtu.be/bNTg9EX7MLw
This is not a proper tram, but really a battery bus on tram tracks. So low capacity, charging problems combined with fixed routes.
I think the video got the main plus of tram over bus covered, but to point it out, it’s better than bus because its movement isn’t as random as bus, it can only go forward or backward, so it is predictable for pedestrian that wanted to cross the road.
Maybe it’s not meant to serve the whole city but as a feeder shuttle for the LRT or MRT, 70km range is enough for at least half day of operation.
The simpler system and fixed path mean it’s easier to train new operator, and less likely for collision than a bus.
The smaller capacity and cheaper cost mean they can deploy more tram per route, so the arrival frequency would be higher than regular tram system.
The deploying cost of this whole system is cheaper than regular tram, so city council will be more willing to spend the money on this instead of nothing were they wanting a new tram.