Cádiz Bay tram-train

The Cádiz Bay tram-train is a tram-train/light rail system under construction in the Spanish city of Cádiz. The 24 km (14.9 mi) system is due to open in 2021.[1][2]

Cádiz Bay tram-train
Overview
Native nameTranvía Metropolitano de la Bahía de Cádiz
LocaleCádiz and Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
Transit typeLight rail, tram-train
Number of lines1
Number of stations22
Technical
System length24 km (14.9 mi)
Track gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5 21⁄32 in) Iberian gauge

Background

The new tram-train line has been described by the European Commission as being 42% quicker than the train, and 26% faster than taking the car, along with projected reductions of 97% in traffic injuries and 75% in road deaths are foreseen.

The line is also said to potentially decrease CO2 emissions 7,000 tonnes each year, and over 230,000 inhabitants who live within 500 metres of the line are expected to benefit.[3]

Construction on the system began in 2008, but was halted due to the 2008–2014 Spanish financial crisis. The inaugural line will use the existing Alcázar de San Juan–Cádiz railway as far as La Ardila sharing stations with the Cercanías Cádiz commuter rail line, then transfer to a new tramway through to Chiclana de la Frontera; the first example of its kind in Spain, where trams use main-line railways.[4]

Future expansion

A second line of 11 km (6.8 mi) is planned, starting in the centre of Cádiz with three stops. and crossing La Constitución de 1812 Bridge to serve seven more stops in Puerto Real.[5] This line would eventually rejoin the mainline railway to serve Jerez de la Frontera and its airport.

Rolling stock

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) will provide seven tram-trains capable of a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).[6]

References
  1. "New train-tram line for the Cádiz Bay area". ec.europa.eu. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  2. "Cádiz tram-train testing underway". railwaygazette.com. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  3. "New train-tram line for the Cádiz Bay area". ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  4. "Andalucia and its tramways - today - Urban Transport Magazine". Urban Transport Magazine. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  5. "La Junta concluye el estudio geotécnico del proyecto de la línea 2 del tren tranvía". Portal de Cádiz. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  6. "CÁDIZ BAY TRAM-TRAIN". www.caf.net. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
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