Trams in Padua
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The Padua Tramway (Italian: Tranvia di Padova) serves Padova, a city in Veneto (Northern Italy). In operation since 2007, it is 10.3-kilometre (6.4 mi) long, and comprises one line, linking the north with the south calling at the main station and then passing the historic city centre.
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Padua Tramway | |||
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Tramway sur pneumatiques | |||
Operation | |||
Locale | Padua, Veneto, Italy | ||
Open | 24 March 2007 (2007-03-24) | ||
Status | Open | ||
Routes | 1 | ||
Owner(s) | APS Holding SPA | ||
Operator(s) | APS (transit operator) | ||
Infrastructure | |||
Track gauge | None, central guide rail | ||
Propulsion system(s) | electric | ||
Electrification | 750 V DC Overhead line | ||
Statistics | |||
Route length | 10.3 km (6.4 mi) | ||
2010 | 22,000 11% | ||
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Website | http://www.apsholding.it APS Holding |
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The system built in the 21st century uses the French Translohr system (tramway sur pneumatiques, i.e. cars run on rubber tyres, a single central rail serving for guidance and return current).