BERLIN : RESTORING A DIVIDED TRAM NETWORK

This article describes how the tram network service in Berlin has been in a restoration and extension process over the past ten years. Objectives of the project have included an improved and more attractive light rail service providing higher than average speeds, better punctuality and reliability, good interchange with other modes, and user-friendly timetable planning. An additional objective was the restoration of links between the two parts of Berlin and the progressive extension of the tram routes back into the former western zone. The article describes the acquisition of new vehicles and refurbishing of older ones, the restoration of tracks, stops, depots and equipment, the extension of computer-aided operations, and the formation of a dynamic passenger information system.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0617012989
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Supplement to Volume 160
• Corporate Authors:

  Reed Business Information, Limited

  Quadrant House, The Quadrant
  Brighton Road
  Sutton, Surrey  United Kingdom  SM2 5AS
• Authors:
  • Predl, W
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 21-23
• Serial:
  • Metro Report : A Railway Gazette Yearbook
  • Volume: 160
  • Publisher: Reed Business Information, Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Light rail transit; Rail transit stations; Trolley cars
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00979349
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• ISBN: 0-617-01298-9
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 5 2004 12:00AM