System Application
- Synergy from use of all three TRAM Power technologies.
- Tramways proven to attract car commuters to reduce traffic.
- Significant environmental benefits from lower pollution and congestion.
- Renewable generation gives carbon-free sustainable energy.
- Faster instalation and less urban disruption reduces capital costs.
- Power generation revenue means private capital can be used.
- In the many conurbations, privately funded tramways can be viable.
- Allows tramways to be considered in small towns (eg. population of 75,000)
- Standardisation of equipment means lower system operating costs.
- Tramways can be built in sensitive areas, as LR55 tracks and OHL have minimum disturbance during installation and a low visual impact.
- The construction of a demonstration tramway is due to start in 2011 in Preston. This will use all three key Tram Power technologies. www.prestontrampower.co.uk
