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Trams.....illegally overpacked?

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spaced | 16:54 Fri 25th Nov 2005 | Technology
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I am going to write to my local MP and complain about the MAJOR and possibly illegal overcrowding of our trams, which poses many Health and Saftey issues. Is there a site which gives the legal capacity of passengers that the tram is allowed to carry?


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It depends upon whether a tram is legally a bus or a train.

If it's legally a bus then there will be a legal limit to the number of passengers. This should be displayed both inside and outside the vehicle.

If, however, a tram comes under the same legislation as trains (which I believe is the case), then there are no statutory limits on the number of passengers. All of the relevant research shows that overcrowded trains are much safer than semi-full ones (because people won't be thrown about in the event of an accident). To clear a busy rail station platform. I've managed to get about 2000 people onto a 450 seat train before now. I had absolutely no concerns about doing so because that train was far safer than a 'normally-loaded' one.

Most modern trams are designed to cope with well over one hundred people standing. To check on the actual design characteristics I suggest visiting the website of the tram's manufacturer.

Chris
Tramways are designated Light Railways.

The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) state their trams as having a passenger capacity of 62 seated and 129 standing.

http://www.thetrams.co.uk/net/trams/

You may be able to access relevant details for your local tramway using the above link.
You dont live in Manchester by any chance do you spaced?!?
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no Gary, I dont.
Spaced
Its just manchester's trams are horrific at rush hour.
you sometimes have to let 5 or 6 go because they are just too full.
dont get me started on this......
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its exactly the same here - "can you squeeze down please?!". Gets on ya nerves! Have resorted to writing a letter to my local MP - see what happens

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