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Tramway Renaissance in Western Europe

A Socio-technical Analysis

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Authors:
  1. Dejan Petkov

    1. Darmstadt, Germany

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  • Publication in the field of transport policy

Part of the book series: Studien zur Mobilitäts- und Verkehrsforschung (SZMV)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIII
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-16

  3. A socio-technical framing of the tramway renaissance

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    Pages 17-52

  4. Characteristics of the international tramway renaissance

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    Pages 53-83

  5. The gradual and multifaceted development of tramway systems in Germany

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    Pages 85-149

  6. The emergence of the modern French tramway as a socio-technical novelty

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    Pages 151-228

  7. The uneven path of tramway development in England

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    Pages 229-295

  8. Cross-case analysis and conclusion

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    Pages 297-318

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 319-369
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About this book

Dejan Petkov explores the tramway renaissance in Western Europe from a socio-technical standpoint and focuses on the development in Germany, France, and England. A multiple case analysis reveals the drivers, impact forces, actors and interest constellations behind the tramway renaissance in these countries and demonstrates the large variations in local systems and their style. A key finding is that there can be quite different paths to the success of tramway systems, but this success usually comes at a cost and can have a comprehensive character only if the systems are considered an integral part of the overarching strategies and concepts for urban and regional development.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Darmstadt, Germany

    Dejan Petkov

About the author

Dejan Petkov is a transport planning officer in Darmstadt and focuses on public transport planning and policy issues. He received his doctoral degree from the Technical University of Darmstadt.

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