Birmingham Tramway

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf tramway
gptkbp:accessibility low-floor trams
gptkbp:annualRidership over 5 million
gptkbp:communityEngagement active
gptkbp:communityEvents hosted regularly
gptkbp:communityFeedback generally positive
gptkbp:communityImpact improved access to public transport
gptkbp:communitySupport strong
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Birmingham_City_Centre
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1996
gptkbp:design modern and accessible
gptkbp:electrification 750 V DC
gptkbp:emergencyServices good
in place
gptkbp:environmentalImpact reduced traffic congestion
gptkbp:expansion to_Birmingham_Curzon_Street
gptkbp:fareSystem gptkb:West_Midlands
gptkbp:futurePlans expand to surrounding areas
Birmingham_to_Wolverhampton
gptkbp:governance gptkb:Transport_for_West_Midlands
gptkbp:historicalSignificance revitalized urban transport
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Birmingham Tramway
gptkbp:impact positive
gptkbp:integration high
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:West_Midlands_Combined_Authority
gptkbp:keyIssues gptkb:Snow_Hill,_Grand_Central
gptkbp:length approximately 13 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Birmingham,_England
gptkbp:maintenance regular and scheduled
gptkbp:numberOfStations 27
gptkbp:opened 1999
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:West_Midlands_Metro
gptkbp:partnerships local businesses
transport studies
gptkbp:partOf West_Midlands_public_transport_network
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Midland_Metro
gptkbp:productLine 1
gptkbp:publicAccess integrated into stations
gptkbp:publicTransport highly integrated
gptkbp:railwayLine 21
gptkbp:region important_for_West_Midlands
gptkbp:rollingStock gptkb:Bombardier_Incentro
gptkbp:safety for staff
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally safe
gptkbp:services every 6-12 minutes
5:00 AM to midnight
gptkbp:speed 20 km/h
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives eco-friendly_practices
gptkbp:technology considering autonomous trams
gptkbp:ticketingSystem single, return, day pass
smartcard
gptkbp:type light rail
gptkbp:userDemographics diverse population