(Romania )RESITA

Resita
In 1988 a tramway line opened in Resita (80.000 inhabitants, with important iron and steel industries), along a 9 km route. Among the most significative stops, those near to the railway station (Gara), the bus station (Autogara), Piata Republicii and CSR industrial district (Combinatul Siderurgic Resita) must be mentioned.
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CHRONOLOGY
1988	Depou Tramvai-Gradina Zoologica

Country	Romania
Line	--
Inhabitants	City 85.000
Date opening	1988
Future development:	--
Length (km)	9
Track sections	--
Stops	15, average distance 600 m
Platforms	--
Platform doors	--
general characteristics	--
n. of vehicles	28 (19 GT8 + 9 GT8N)
n. of cars per vehicle	3
Type	steel wheels
Vehicle dimensions (m)	length 26.95, Width 2.30
Vehicle capacity (pax)	264 (54 seated)
Frequency	--
Current/Voltage	600 V DC overhead
Guide/gauge	standard gauge rails (1435 mm)
Speed Km/h	Comm --, Max 70
Accel./Decel. (m/sec2)	--
System capacity	--
Ridership	--
Total cost	--
Staff	--
System builder	SIEMENS
Model	GT8, GT8N
NOTE	Duewag system (now Siemens)