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5.

IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDED STRATEGY

Introduction

5.1

The recommended strategy has been presented in terms of a

series of developments to the transport system over the next

30 years, but with special attention paid to the first 6 years.

In this Chapter, we set out how each of the steps can be

achieved, identifying the need for further investigations

where these are considered necessary. The Chapter concludes

with a recommended implementation programme for the period

up to 1984.

Upgrading of the Tramway to Light Rail Transit

5.2

5.3

The first component of the recommended strategy involves

the creation of the Light Rail Transit system in its entirely

on-street form. This is achieved by introducing a fleet of Light Rail Vehicles as replacements for the existing trams, and by extensive segregation measures and some realignment

of the tramway track. A new depot is required and this

will be located at Kennedy Town: otherwise no major new infrastructure is required. This stage of the strategy is shown in Figure 6 and should be completed by 1981.

The initial order of Light Rail Vehicles, sufficient for traffic

demand upto 1983, would be for a fleet of about 90 vehicles. The capital cost of this fleet is estimated at $280m in 1977- prices. Provided an order is placed promptly, it would

appear probable that deliveries could commence at the end

of 1979 and be completed by the end of 1980.

The new Light Rail Vehicles would be stored at Kennedy Town, where the depot will need to be available for receipt of vehicles

at the end of 1979. The existing tram fleet will continue to operate from Sharp Street depot until the end of 1980.

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