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Improved, clean/green public transport 10-15 minute frequency during peaks Integrate with bus services and park and ride facilities Single line working demands high reliability (electric traction) and automatic signalling Track maintained for limited freight and or tourist trains
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Improved, clean/green public transport 10-15 minute frequency during peaks Integrate with bus services and park and ride facilities Single line working demands high reliability (electric traction) and automatic signalling Track maintained for limited freight and or tourist trains Heritage trains run a less demanding Sunday service Hobart Light Rail - Objectives
Hobart Light RailOne (of many) running options NEW TOWN GLENORCHY CLAREMONT HOBART – MAWSON PLACE MOONAH ROYAL HOBART HOSPITAL? GRANTON Disabled AccessBicycle AccessMetro Bus ConnectionPark & Ride FacilityCharging Station
Hobart Light RailOne (of many) running options NEW TOWN 6 min GLENORCHY 12 min CLAREMONT18 min HOBART – MAWSON PLACE MOONAH 9 min ROYAL HOBART HOSPITAL? GRANTON 24 min • 4 light rail vehicles operating during peak periods • Around 12 minute interval between departures in each direction • 3 intermediate ‘passing stations’ • Hobart to Granton in around 24 minutes (top speed 65 km/h)
Close proximity to CBD is essential Proposal (right) is an easy option and doesn’t involve cost prohibitive tunnelling Avoids delays due to lift/swing bridges Avoids sharp curves (permits access to occasional heritage/tourist rail vehicles) Hobart Light RailCity Terminus MAWSON PLACE or ARGYLE STREET