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Title	GLT - A CHEAP ALTERNATIVE TO LRT
Accession No	00634131
Authors	Freeman, J
Journal Title	INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY JOURNAL AND RAPID TRANSIT REVIEW Vol. 33 No. 3
Corp. Authors / Publisher	Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
Publication Date	19930300
Description	p. 35-37
Languages	English
Abstract	Nobody can seriously deny that the introduction of full-blown LRT to an urban environment can enhance it fundamentally. Such a development can have a catalytic effect on the area as well as providing good quality, high profile, public transport. The problem in Britain is that there are few places which can justify the expense of LRT. It needs significant passenger traffic densities which simply do not exist in most cities. This article looks at a possible alternative - the Guided Light Transit (GLT) transport. In guided model, it is rail-based and powered electrically from overhead contact wire. The advantages as well as disadvantaged of GLT are discussed.
TRT Terms	Diesel engines ; Electric vehicles ; Rapid transit ; Urban transit
Other Terms	Guided light transit; Rapid transit systems; Urban transit systems
Subject Areas	U11 BUS & PARATRANSIT VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY; U17 ITS, APTS, MAGLEV, NEW SYSTEMS
Availability	International Railway Journal & Rapid Transit Rev Find a library where document is available Order Document: http://worldcat.org/issn/07445326
TRIS Files	UMTRIS
Database	TRIS Online

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