LIGHT RAIL FOR SOUTH HAMPSHIRE

In this article, the possibility of a light rail transit (lrt) system in hampshire is discussed, following the publication of the final report of the pre-feasibility study on lrt in South hampshire, undertaken by the mva consultancy for hampshire county council. Two schemes are under consideration: (1) fareham to Portsmouth via gosport; and (2) southsea to cosham via Portsmouth. The proposed alignments and design of the routes are described, and relative costs given. The fareham to Portsmouth scheme is likely at this stage to be successful. Three major requirements are (i) the active involvement and support of local district councils; (II) the co-operation of the ministry of defence, over site location, as a land owner; and (III) the availability of some private finance.

• Corporate Authors:

  Ian Allan, Limited

  Coombelands House, Addlestone
  Weybridge, Sutton KT15 0HY,   England 
• Authors:
  • Dash, E W
• Publication Date: 1989-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 399-402
• Serial:
  • MODERN TRAMWAY AND LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT
  • Volume: 52
  • Issue Number: 624

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Financing; Light rail vehicles; Local government agencies; Public transit; Railroad transportation; Rapid transit; Trolleybuses; Urban areas
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced tram
• ITRD Terms: 244: Financing; 192: Local authority; 744: Public transport; 1173: Rail bound transport; 1181: Rapid transit system; 1284: Tram; 1273: Trolleybus; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Finance; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00498924
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1990 12:00AM