This is a topic that has been discussed many, many time in the IET Railway Technical Network Executive Committee meetings, with lots of different views and opinions on what is needed and how it could work. Anyone got any thoughts on this?
Regarding trolleybuses, why not bring them back? They are more flexible than trams, especially where sharing routes, infrastructure and vehicles are cheaper and cyclists don't have to contend with tracks in the road. Simples!
I suspect these days, it would be cheaper to buy battery powered buses, and install quick charging points at strategic points around the bus network where buses tend to stop regularly (e.g. railway stations). The buses could get a full charge overnight in the depot.
Regarding trolleybuses, why not bring them back? They are more flexible than trams, especially where sharing routes, infrastructure and vehicles are cheaper and cyclists don't have to contend with tracks in the road. Simples!
I suspect these days, it would be cheaper to buy battery powered buses, and install quick charging points at strategic points around the bus network where buses tend to stop regularly (e.g. railway stations). The buses could get a full charge overnight in the depot.
