The Nancy Guided Light Transit or TVR is a

guided bus Guided buses are buses capable of being steered by external means, usually on a dedicated track or roll way that excludes other traffic, permitting the maintenance of schedules even during rush hours. Unlike trolleybuses or rubber-tired tra ...

system in Nancy, France. The system uses Bombardier's TVR (french: Transport sur Voie Réservée) technology. The TVR replaced the trolleybus system in Nancy. The system will be closed in February 2023, and replaced by trolleybuses.

Vehicles

The system uses rubber-tyred, three-section articulated vehicles. The vehicles use trolley poles to collect current from parallel overhead lines, and can also run independently without the central guide rail. File:TVR n°7, ligne T1 Gare de Nancy - 2015.JPG, TVR running with Trolley poles File:Tramway Nancy sans-sans.JPG, TVR running without rail

History

The system was implemented as a replacement for the trolleybus network. Operation of the long line began in 2000. The system had problems with derailing vehicles, as well as heavy wear and tear of the pavement. In 2018, 12 vehicles from

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Planned closure and replacement

The TVR system was planned to be replaced by a conventional low-floor tram system, however due to high costs the TVR will be replaced by trolleybuses. Operation of the TVR is scheduled to end in February 2023.

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Nouveau Tramway : l'essentiel du projet
Nancy Transport in Nancy, France {{Europe-tram-stub

Vehicles

History

Planned closure and replacement

See also

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