4. Tramway applications
4.1 Urban transport
The tramway is first and foremost a means of urban transport, used in conurbations with more than 100,000 inhabitants. But the rule is not absolute, especially when specific local conditions (steep ramps, large pedestrian areas, health resorts, etc.) mean that this technology is preferred.
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More and more municipalities are realizing the tourist value of streetcars. Old and renovated tramcars are made available to groups to offer a special tour of the...
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Bibliography
Regulations
European Directive 2000/9/EC – March 2000 – Cableway installations designed to carry persons.
Decree 2008-1307 – November 2008 – Safety of guided public transport.
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Manufacturers – Manufacturers – Suppliers
Alstom Transport Saint-Ouen-France
AnsaldoBreda Pistoia-Italy
Bombardier Montreal (QC) and Paris-France
CAF Guipuzkoa-Mexico
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