Hobart Light Rail - Objectives

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Hobart Light Rail - Objectives

• 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

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Hobart Light RailOne (of many) running options
NEW TOWN
GLENORCHY
CLAREMONT
HOBART MAWSON PLACE
MOONAH
ROYAL HOBART HOSPITAL?
GRANTON
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?Disabled Access?Bicycle Access?Metro Bus
Connection?Park Ride Facility?Charging Station
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Hobart Light RailOne (of many) running options
NEW TOWN 6 min
GLENORCHY 12 min
CLAREMONT 18 min
HOBART MAWSON PLACE
MOONAH 9 min
ROYAL HOBART HOSPITAL?
GRANTON 24 min
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• 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)

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Hobart Light RailCity Terminus
MAWSON PLACE or ARGYLE STREET

• Close proximity to CBD is essential
• Proposal (right) is an easy option and doesnt
  involve cost prohibitive tunnelling
• Avoids delays due to lift/swing bridges
• Avoids sharp curves (permits access to occasional
  heritage/tourist rail vehicles)