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Neil Williams · November 11th 16, 12:43 AM posted to uk.transport.london

On 2016-11-10 21:46:29 +0000, said:

I think the only system where you might be right is Manchester Metrolink
which has both railway signalled and drive-on-sight sections, with different
controller settings for each.

But is in the process of converting to drive-on-sight throughout - may
even be complete by now.

Most trams in this country are driven like
buses. The only real difference is separate traffic signals which only apply
to trams (white lights). I can see a case for railway signals on the
off-road sections of Tramlink which would cover the section south of the
crash site to Sandilands tram stop. That might include overspeed protection
like TPWS.

Interestingly, what we see as "tram signals" apply to buses in most
European countries too.

Neil
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