Grenoble Light Rail System

Specifications - Grenoble Light Rail System, France


System
Population – city/metropolitan area 154,000/553,000
OwnershipTAG
OperatorTransdev
Date opened1987
Route length34.2km (21.4 miles)
Gauge1,435mm
Lines4
Stations64 (all lines)
Rolling Stock
BuilderGEC Alsthom / Alstom
Vehicle total – TFS58 (Lines A,C & D)
Vehicle total – Citadis35 (Lines B & C)
Power supply750V 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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