Light railway - Wikipedia
A light railway is a railway built at lower costs and to lower standards than typical "heavy rail": it uses lighter-weight track, and may have more steep gradients and tight curves to reduce civil engineering costs. These lighter standards allow lower costs of operation, at the price of lower vehicle capacity.
Light rail - Wikipedia
Light rail (or light rail transit, abbreviated to LRT) is a form of passenger urban rail transit that uses rolling stock derived from tram technology [1] while also having some features from heavy rapid transit.
Light rail in the United States - Wikipedia
Light rail is a mode of rail-based transport, usually urban in nature. When compared to heavy rail systems like commuter rail or rapid transit (subway), light rail systems are typically designed to carry fewer passengers and are capable of operating in mixed traffic (street running) or on routes that are not entirely grade-separated.
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Light rail transit | Urban, Commuter & Mass Transit | Britannica
2024年11月15日 · light rail transit, system of railways usually powered by overhead electrical wires and used for medium-capacity local transportation in metropolitan areas. Light rail vehicles (LRVs) are a technological outgrowth of streetcars (trams).
Light-Rail Transit (LRT) - Transportation Policy Research
Light-rail transit (LRT) is rapid transit that operates electric-powered single cars or short trains on fixed rails. Light refers to lighter passenger capacity, not the physical weight of the vehicles.
A Tour of the World’s Light Rail Systems
2024年7月27日 · Explore the world's most innovative Light Rail Systems, showcasing unique features and sustainable solutions for urban mobility.
All Aboard for Light Rail - Railway Technology
2011年7月28日 · Light rail, loosely defined as a rapid-transit style urban rail transport network with lower speeds and capacity than heavy rail, is an enticing solution for a growing number of cities around the world.
Heavy Rail and Light Rail, the difference explained with pictures
Light rail vehicles carry lighter loads than heavy rail vehicles. Light rail vehicles typically only carry passengers. The carriages on light rail vehicles are also smaller, and trains consist of fewer carriages.
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