To fill the vacuum left by WECA and the Western Gateway(s), Greater Bristol Forum for Transport and Bath Trams produces professional suite of transport plans

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In the absence of WECA the West of England Combined Authority producing any coherent plans to tackle congestion, pollution and climate change, Transport Forum for Greater Bristol (TfGB) – an alliance of local campaign groups   including but not limited to Bath Trams have produced their own set of integrated coherent  plans covering commuting, rat run […]

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DKE, Swept Path, Structure Gauge and Dynamic Kinematic Envelope – DKE

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See also: https://bathtrams.uk/arguments-for-trams/5531-2/ Structure Gauge and Kinematic Envelope To ensure that the path required for the passage of trains is kept clear along the route of a railway, a “structure gauge” is imposed. This has the effect of forming a limit of building inside which no structures may intrude. The limit includes not only things […]

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North Somerset Railway Proposal

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NSR aim is to enable reintroduction of national railway operations between Radstock and the Somer valley and the Network through partnerships with GWR, Network Rail, the DFt and Local Councils. https://www.northsomersetrailway.com/

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Manchester metro builders ignored continental experience by not fitting tried and tested gong warning sound

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Above: Strasbourg tram showing loud, attention grabbing gong ( tram front cover removed for photo). Here is a video covering the gong issues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY8lRRbQwLE See also: https://bathtrams.uk/how-inexperienced-contractors-and-designers-made-the-manchester-metro-much-harder-work-than-if-existing-tramway-expertise-and-continental-experience-had-been-followed/ The original “T68” trams in Manchester were fitted with whistles derived  from LMS steam locomotive hooters adapted to work on air and indirectly operated via an electro-pneumatic valve.  […]

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Manchester Metro sub-optimal as local expertise and continental experience ignored

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See also: https://bathtrams.uk/manchester-metro-builders-ignored-continental-experience-by-not-fitting-tried-and-tested-gong-warning-sound/ UK TRAMWAY HANDICAPS Constructing a road or a railway is a far more straightforward process than installing a tramway in a city centre. Tramway installation requires the skills of mechanical, electrical (traction, distribution, electronic), civil, railway, software, highway and traffic engineers, as well as relying heavily on financial, public relations, legal and […]

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