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Purpose: The development of tramway systems in Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) started in the late 19th century and – contrary to most other parts if the world – was heavily promoted after World War II. After the fall of the Iron Curtain, these systems suffered from a lack of interest and funding and therefore were not regularly maintained. However there is no doubt that urban transport systems, especially in large cities, cannot be properly developed to meet the needs of citizens without the appropriate participation of rail-based systems.  

This report provides the reader with four consolidated reports covering the main aspect of light rail maintenance strategies. Furthermore it holds a large number of case studies, which provide real-life experiences and the lessons learnt by some of the most advanced light rail systems.

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This report is aimed at both authorities from cities to local municipalities and operators interested and responsible for planning, financing and maintaining light rail systems as well as looking for best practise cases concerning refurbishment of rolling stock and infrastructure.

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The CD-Rom contains the full set of proceeding of the 3rd UITP Metro Conference
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The CD-Rom contains the full set of presentations of the 9th UITP International Light Rail Conference.

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This core UITP paper presents financing techniques that have been used worldwide by various LRT promoters and developers to finance the construction of their systems. The paper focuses on financing of new systems, but also includes references to the rehabilitation or re-construction of old systems.

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This study was designed as a transfer of experience in the field of unattended train operation. Newcomers will appreciate the clear introduction about Unattended Train Operation prepared especially for them. With its wealth of very concrete information, this CD is an absolute must to any stakeholders involved in metro construction or modernisation.
This new publication about automatic metros is an innovative product made up of multi-layer approach. It offers the position of most experienced companies of automatic metros through 130 frequently asked questions (FAQ) clustered around 23 topics covering all aspects of automatic metros.

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This brochure gives an overview of 32 Tram Systems from the EU Member States: Czech Republic - Estonia - Hungary - Latvia - Poland - Slovakia - Romania - Serbia - Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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The UITP Light Rail Committee carried out a specific study on fare evasion. The present report summarises the results of a survey conducted in 18 cities, as well as discussions held during meetings of a smaller group of operators exchanging views and experiences, and during face-to-face interviews.

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The study focuses primarily on contractual forms in metro operation. It covers the following metro systems: Bracelona, Brussels, Copenhagen, Docklands Light Rail/London (DLRL), Hamburg, Hong Kong, Paris, Santiago, Stockholm, Vancouver, London Underground. The study reviews various forms of contractualisation and points out the interesting features that they contain. Its aim is to give guidance and food for those on the process of - or considering venturing into - contractualisation by means of tendering or otherwise.

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The CD-Rom contains the full set of proceedings of the 8th UITP Light Rail conference, organised jointly with APTA and TRB

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This first joint metro industry / operator effort tackles specific commissioning-related problems.
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The LibeRTiN project aims to lift some of the barriers to forming a truly European internal market for light rail systems by promoting the simplification, modularisation and interchangeability of chosen light rail sub-systems. Recommendations and tangible results are presented. These cover the areas of Access, Loading Parameters, Fire Safety, Gauging, Derailment Prevention, Tenders, Maintenance Management and HVAC.

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