Bordeaux tram line B: France Alouette - Berges de la Garonne

Trams in Bordeaux, France (2016)The Bordeaux tramway network consists of three lines (A, B, C) with a total length of 58.9 km (June 2015). Line D is in the planning stage, and the Médoc Tram-train line is under construction. A BHNS line E, currently in the planning stage, could complete the network. The first line of Bordeaux's modern tramway opened on 21 December 2003; further extensions have increased the route length to 43.9 kilometres (27.3 mi). The system is notable for using a ground-level power supply of the Alimentation par Sol (APS) system in the city centre. Keolis Bordeaux has operated it since 1 May 2009.By Timosha21 - February 23, 2016.

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Tram traffic in Bordeaux (2015)Impressions of the Bordeaux tram system, which has been in operation since 2003. The vehicles run on overhead lines outside the city center, and on an insulated central conductor rail with overhead power supply within the city. A French band's soundcheck can be heard in the background. ---------------------------------------------- Detailed information about each individual vehicle in this video can be found in the credits at the end of the video! You may need to pause the text for a while! ---------------------------------------------- BEFORE YOU GIVE THIS VIDEO A NEGATIVE RATING, PLEASE GIVE ME CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM!By Dr. Drehstrom - August 16, 2015.

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Bordeaux Tramway (2014)Video of the Bordeaux Tramway.By g4shf - October 1, 2014.

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Tramway Bordeaux France (2010)The new Bordeaux tramway network has been open since 2003. To preserve the city's historical center, overhead power lines have been banished. A third rail supply powers the tramways. A video by trainstrain1.By Closely Observed Railways - August 10, 2010.

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