(France )TOURS

Tours
In Tours plans are going on for a modern tram network based on 2 main lines, after the closure of the former tramway system in 1949. Since then public transport was opereated (Fil Bleu) with buses, but this network is currently near the saturation.
The first tram line is planned along an existing alignement in reserved lane, connecting Lycee Vaucanson (northern side) to Lycee Jean Monnet (southern side). It will serve important urban polarities (Gare SNCF, Palais des Sports) and populated suburbs (Sanitas, Deux-Lions, etc.). The very central section won't be provided by catenary due to estetichal reasons.
Long term plans involve a second line, from Gare TGV (or, otherwise, from Lycee Vaucanson) to the University Campus of Grandmont.
MobiliTours (official site)

Country	France
Line	Line 1
Inhabitants	City 130.000, District 300.000
Date opening	2013
Future development:	plans for a second line Gare TGV S. Pierre des Corps-Chambray les Tours
Length (km)	15.5
Track sections	--
Stops	32, average distance 500 m
Platforms	--
Platform doors	--
general characteristics	--
n. of vehicles	--
n. of cars per vehicle	--
Type	steel wheels
Vehicle dimensions (m)	length --, width --
Vehicle capacity (pax)	--
Frequency	5'/7'
Current/Voltage	overhead (APS only in a central section)
Guide/gauge	rails
Speed Km/h	Comm --, Max --
Accel./Decel. (m/sec2)	--
System capacity	--
Ridership	50.000 pax/day, 16.8 millions pax/year
Total cost	21 M Euro/km
Staff	--
System builder	ALSTOM
Model	--
NOTE	--