On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 21:04:35 -0000, "Marratxi"
wrote:

Has the hybrid rubber-tyred tram as used in Nancy been considered ? This
would give the benefits of larger capacity whilst (presumably) being quieter
and having lower installation costs.
Cheerz,
Baz


For now at least, it has been discounted.

Unfortunately there have been major/minor teething issues with the
guidance system and therefore despite being potentially a very
attractive proposition it would be sensible to see an extended term of
reliable operation first, perhaps as much as five years. This puts it
outside the time frame for consideration for the Uxbridge Road transit
scheme.

David Bradley