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Old 2nd May 2010, 10:54
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Originally Posted by hstudent View Post
A proper tram-train is able to run on the same line as DMUs and freight trains, as well as street sections. The tram-train trial between Rotherham and Sheffield will be running on the same line as freight.
As proper tram-trains are built to withstand contact with heavy rail trains does this therefore mean that they would not be able to share the off-street (higher speed) sections of Metrolink with conventional trams?
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