Yves AMSLER
Urban Rail Transport: Definition by the Urban Rail Platform
Learn about the definition, classification and key characteristics of urban rail systems and their role in sustainable urban mobility.
Introduction
Developed jointly with UNIFE in the framework of the Urban Rail Platform, this document provides an overview of urban rail systems and their role within local public transport networks. It outlines the main categories of urban rail transport, their operational characteristics and governance models, while highlighting their contribution to integrated, sustainable and multimodal urban mobility.
Contents:
- Metro system
- Tram system
- Other urban rail systems
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