Building new light rail lines in the Italian city of Florence presented the challenge of mitigating track vibration. Yoann Bersia* explains how engineers came up with a solution that kept passengers, tourists and the city authorities happy.
Extending light rail track in a World Heritage site
Building new light rail lines in the Italian city of Florence presented the challenge of mitigating track vibration. Yoann Bersia* explains how engineers came up with a solution that kept passengers, tourists and the city authorities happy.
Track vibration was a serious concern for the cities authorities involved in the light rail extension projects, ensuring Florence’s priceless built heritage was protected.
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Categories: Light Rail, Passenger, Track
Tags: Florence, Italy, light rail, Premium, track