Caen Tramway, France
Key Data:
Operator
Twisto Transports Urbains
Population
250,000
Date opened
November 2002
Cost
€235.5 million
Staff
40
Route Details:
Gauge
Not applicable
Lines
2
Length
15.7km (9.75miles)
Stations
34
Passengers carried/year
TBC
Staff
TBC
Electrification:
Voltage
750V DC
System
Overhead
Rolling Stock:
Builder
Bombardier
Type
GLT 'tram-on-tyre' system
Vehicles
Three-car articulated, single-ended, rubber tyred, electrically-guided trams
Traction motors
Alstom 300kW
Power
Electric, plus auxiliary 200kW diesel generator
Weight
25.5t
Length
24.5m (80ft)
Width
2.5m (8ft 4in)
Height
3.22m (10ft 7in)
Maximum speed
70km/h (43.5mph)
Maximum gradient
13% (1 in 8)
Capacity
154 passengers plus 41 standing
Special Characteristics:
Uses rubber-tyred trams
Overhead pick-up, return current to centre rail
Electronic guidance system
Two lines running north-south
Integrated with 21 bus routes including through ticketing
Runs on reserved roadway
Existing cycleways trebled at same time as tramway built
