In a GMPTE report (before they became TfGM) on the viability of using tram-trains on the Mid-Cheshire line, they bring up something called a heavy tram. It won't let me copy and paste from the pdf, it's mentioned at the bottom of page 6 of the below link. A heavy tram is defined as being able to operate on National Rail infrastructure without any changes to infrastructure but is unlikely to be able to operate on street running sections. They say they are a possible Pacer and Sprinter replacement and it mentions heavy trams as something they looked at for the Marple line.
http://www.mcrua.org.uk/chairmansbl...2/08/Altrincham-Greenbank-Report-REDACTED.pdf
Does anyone know any more about what they are calling 'heavy trams' Is a heavy tram something like a DLR train?
http://www.mcrua.org.uk/chairmansbl...2/08/Altrincham-Greenbank-Report-REDACTED.pdf
Does anyone know any more about what they are calling 'heavy trams' Is a heavy tram something like a DLR train?