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Specifications - Grenoble Light Rail System, France

System
Population – city/metropolitan area	154,000/553,000
Ownership	TAG
Operator	Transdev
Date opened	1987
Route length	34.2km (21.4 miles)
Gauge	1,435mm
Lines	4
Stations	64 (all lines)
Rolling Stock
Builder	GEC Alsthom / Alstom
Vehicle total – TFS	58 (Lines A,C & D)
Vehicle total – Citadis	35 (Lines B & C)
Power supply	750V dc overhead supply
Special Characteristics
A pioneer in French light rail revival and low-floor operation
Built following 1983 local referendum
Assisted with regeneration of ancient city centre
Tram-train proposals appear stalled
Mixed fleet of TFS and Citadis trams
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