Tram Systems

(Light Rail Vehicles)

Urban Rolling Stock

Tram systems (Light Rail Vehicles – LRV) are urban rail transport solutions designed for high capacity, efficient and sustainable mobility within cities. Operating on dedicated or mixed-use tracks, trams provide a flexible alternative between metro systems and buses, optimized for dense urban corridors.

GRAFFER Srl – Soluzioni di mobilità | Tramvia
GRAFFER Srl – Soluzioni di mobilità | Tramvia

Advantages

  • High passenger capacity with efficient space utilization 
  • Zero-emission operation (electric propulsion)
  • Full accessibility (low-floor design, barrier-free boarding)
  • Smooth ride quality and high passenger comfort 
  • Integration into existing urban infrastructure
  • Lower infrastructure cost vs metro systems

Technical Characteristics

System Type

Electrified rail vehicle

(overhead catenary or battery-powered)

Configuration

Modular

articulated multi-section vehicles

Passenger Capacity

~150–350+

passengers per unit

Floor Design

100%

or partial low-floor for accessibility

Operating Speed

up to ~70 km/h

(urban environment)

Power Supply

Overhead line

or catenary-free battery systems

Control Systems

Advanced TCMS

safety and signaling integration

Positioning

Tram systems represent the core urban rail solution, bridging the gap between high-capacity metro systems and flexible bus networks, enabling scalable, sustainable and cost-efficient public transport infrastructure for modern cities.

Use Cases

  • Urban mass transit corridors
  • City center mobility and congestion reduction
  • Intermodal transport integration (bus, metro, rail)
  • Smart city and sustainable mobility projects

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