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Cargo Tram Dresden (sh.itjust.works)
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[-] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 10 hours ago

it's honestly kinda strange that cargo trams aren't used more, i obsess over gothenburg's tram network and the suburban lines definitely seem like they should make sense to run some cargo on.

Especially this line should be perfect for cargo trams, you can set up a siding just north of Gamlestaden station and transfer goods to a tram there, then take the conveniently already existing traingle track to turn onto the line to bergsjön, and then you can just use the existing stops to unload stuff early in the morning and take it to the shops with those electric mini-forklifts since a lot of shops are right next to the stations (sensibly!).

[-] petrescatraian@libranet.de 2 points 9 hours ago

@Swedneck trams are generally designed to transport people, that's why lines usually go to the densest areas. And they're also a more local type of transport, so these would generally have to wait for the regular trams to leave the stops before going ahead. Or you would likely need lots of switches to allow for the cargo trams to overpass the passenger ones. Clearly not practical, although nice as a concept. For cargo, trains are the best solution.

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[-] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 8 hours ago

Please read my reply to the other person who said the same things.

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