Traffic is increasing on the island roads at an alarming rate; by 60% from 1989 to 2007 between Sandown & Newport alone. If this trend continues it could be 88% by 2016. Congestion and queues would be an everyday occurrence.

To obtain the most sustainable vehicle choice for the island, Tranzwight compared different vehicle types with build and operational costs over the same island route ensuring best value and a viable vehicle choice from the start.

Translohr is our preferred choice for this new Tranzwight tramline.

Cost Advantages

• Translohr reduces traffic more than by using buses
• Translohr tramway is much cheaper to build than a conventional tramway
• Translohr tramway is much cheaper to operate than a conventional tramway
• Translohr tramway will carry the same number of passengers as a conventional tramway, doing the same job

Passenger Comfort

• 100 % low-floor
• Quiet operation
• Smooth stop and start
• Driver & Conductor on every tram
• Frequent operation
• On time, every time
• All weather capability
• Reduced journey times
• No hassle
• Same passenger appeal as a conventional tramway
• No fumes

Technical Data

• Disability compliant
• High capacity tramcars
• Can use renewable energy
• Maximum gradient 13% (Cowes)
• High braking efficiency
• Small 10.5m turning radius
• Low 9000Kg axle weight
• Electric traction
• Single rail guidance
• OHL/battery electric supply
• Smallest tramroad gauge
• Max speed 70Km/hr (44mph)

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