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Tramways & Urban Transit 2003 February Newcastle Ultra light rail explained Leed
Tramways and Urban Transit 2003 February
NEWS
Croydon success could spur massive London network; Cross River tram will be 'world's busiest'; Nine routes lined up for Tyneside; Metrolink shortlist down to two; Liverpool's fast revival; Parry People Mover trials stalled. Five pages, compiled by UK News Editor John Symons. 44
ULTRA LIGHT RAIL
A useful new approach to urban transport. Trevor Griffin of AEA Technology Rail explains how to keep the costs down.50
PARIS
Tramway expansion seems unstoppable. The ambition of encircling France's capital city is moving closer to reality, reports C.J. Wansbeek.55
LEEDS
Computer images commissioned by Supertram show how the E500m light rail network will transform local travel in four years' time.60
WORLD NEWS
Our monthly review of events around the globe, compiled by Overseas News Editor Michael Taplin.63
NEW ORLEANS
In the deep south of the USA, New Orleans boasts the oldest tramway. Now, the RTA is building a brand new line, to open at the end of 2003. Pictures by Jim Schantz.70
PALERMO
Euro-money for a new French-style VAL system is an offer the southern Italian city can't refuse, says J.M. Carter.72
LETTERS
Hull Sky Rail concept has the city's whole-hearted support; LRT best for large cities... most of the time; A chance for Manchester Metrolink to drop split-level platforms.73
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