Croydon Tramlink

Specifications - Croydon Tramlink Light Rail System, United Kingdom


Key Data
Town population320,000
System
OwnershipTramtrack Croydon
Date opened1999
Route length28km
Gauge1435mm
Lines3
Stations38
Maximum line speed80kmh
Passengers carried/year22 million
Rolling Stock
Vehicle total24
DesignK4000 derivative
BuilderBombardier
Power System
Voltage750V
Currentdc overhead
Special Characteristics
Return of trams after 50 year absence 
Replaces existing heavy rail services 
Use of heavy rail trackbed reduces construction times 
Project funded entirely by private money 
Operators granted 99 year operating concession 
New trams feature special provision for disabled 
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