01672572

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http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/175112.aspx

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is delivering a £1.9 billion investment program that has already tripled the size of Manchester’s iconic tram system, Metrolink. With nearly 35 mi of new extensions operating in a range of urban environments, this includes approximately 15 mi of new lines that are predominantly street running/run through the heart of regional town centers and heavily populated residential areas. This paper demonstrates the methods and strategies adopted by TfGM and partners to address the challenges of delivering new lines and operating in a constrained street environment. It outlines the experience gained for Greater Manchester in terms of the route design and integration with the urban realm, approach to construction, and stakeholder engagement. It is aimed at those who are involved in considering the development, delivery, and operation new light rail systems in urban environments.

01613496

English

pp 247-263

2016-9

Transportation Research Circular

13th National Light Rail and Streetcar Conference

9780309450591

Digital/other

Figures; Photos; References

Central business districts; Light rail transit; Line extensions (Rail transit); Regional transportation; Residential areas; Routes and routing; Urban areas

Manchester (England)

Design; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

May 9 2018 10:26AM

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