Paul Terry wrote:
In message , Paul
Scott writes

It is comparatively difficult for them to overtake one another, and
impossible for them to take a diversionary route in the event of
roadworks,
accidents etc.

Surely it is trams that are unable to divert around roadworks,
accidents, etc. (other than with the aid of crossovers and reverse
working on an adjacent track).

But what normally happens is that dedicated tramways are built. In much
of Croydon this is the case. The trams only run on the roads in the
town centre. Much faster than a bus. At least some parts of Geneva
it's the same too.

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Paul