"Clive" wrote in message

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Mizter T writes

On Jan 30, 2:53 pm, "Basil Jet"
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MIG wrote:
This morning I've seen a three-unit train running on the DLR, with
the designation "Special", in between other services.

How many people does a three-car DLR hold, and how does that
compare with a six-car C stock? How does the speed compare? I'm
wondering about whether the "light" railway designation still means
anything.

Closely spaced stations and lots of rapid acceleration and
deceleration are light rail-esque features in my mind.

Not that I'd want a rail vehicle of any kind, light or heavy, to fall
on my head - it's a rather relative term, me thinks!
I've always assumed the difference to be in the weight of the running
rail.

But surely a tram is still an LRV, even if it's running on standard
track, as happens on at least some parts of Manchester Metrolink, Tyne &
Wear Metro and Croydon Tramlink? And does the DLR use lightweight
rails?