Renaissance of trams in Germany—five case studies

• Published in: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part F, Journal of rail and rapid transit Vol. 212; no. 3; pp. 227 - 233
• Main Author: Topp, H. H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.01.1998; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: tram; dual-current tram; low-floor tram; track sharing; light rail transit

Abstract Until the end of the 1950s the tram was the most important mode of urban transport in Germany. In the following 30 years drastic cuts were made in the tram network. This trend has now been reversed: new tramways are being built and old ones upgraded. Five case studies represent different de...