LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES FOR THE GOTHENBURG TRANSIT SYSTEM

The paper describes a new type of light rail vehicle which has been introduced into the Gothenburg transit system. The general features of the vehicle are described and details given of the equipment. Maintenance requirements, testing, and reliability are discussed. The differences which will be incorporated in future vehicles are briefly noted.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the Symposium on Rapid Transit Vehicles for City Services 22-23 April 1971. Arranged by the Automobile Division of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Mansson, J
• Conference:
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1970

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Serial:
  • Volume: 184
  • Issue Number: Pt3S

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Light rail vehicles; Passenger cars; Rapid transit; Streetcars
• Geographic Terms: Goteborg (Sweden)
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051944
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institution of Mechanical Engineers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1974 12:00AM