Definition of Light rail

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Light rail

The term 'Light rail' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' An electric railway with a 'light volume' traffic capacity compared to 'heavy rail.' Light rail may use exclusive or shared rights-of-way, high or low platform loading, and multi-car trains or single cars. Also known as 'street car,' 'trolleycar,' and 'tramway.''.

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