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I think it's pure physics. Trams are much heavier than buses so there would be more mass to be stopped. In addition I think that vehicles running on tracks tak
by CaptainZapp 8y ago
I think it's pure physics.
Trams are much heavier than buses so there would be more mass to be stopped.
In addition I think that vehicles running on tracks take longer to stop.
I live in Zurich, which runs overall pretty new(ish) trams. Makes no difference.
Disclaimer: I was always pretty crap in physics :)
- adrianN 8y agoThe coefficient of friction of rubber on road is much higher than steel on steel.
- seanmcdirmid 8y agoWhich is why trams that go up and down hills use rubber rather than steel (like one in Lausanne).