All's Well in Alicante

The transformation of Alicante, Spain's declining tram network into one of Europe's most progressive transit systems is examined. The reintroduction of trams into Alicante began in 1999, 21 years after the closing of the original network. Two aspects of this transformation are significant: it was Spain's first public transportation system to use contactless smart cards, and its tracks are shared by trams and tram-trains. Alicante's tram lines are examined, as are short- and long-term goals. Future plans include consideration of a new tramway linking a more central facility adjacent to the new bus station with the existing Benidorm station.

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• Authors:
  • Cross, Barry
• Publication Date: 2009-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 27-28
• Serial:
  • International Railway Journal
  • Volume: 49
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0744-5326

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Networks; Smart cards; Transit operating agencies; Transportation planning; Trolley cars
• Uncontrolled Terms: Shared tracks; Tram trains
• Geographic Terms: Alicante (Spain)
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01137374
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 30 2009 1:48PM