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Economical?
Yes; view it here:
  • Major assumptions
  • Assumed patronage
  • Why would I buy and operate a car?
  • The co-operative of car owners has to survive too.
  • Council profits most and has to commit
"...leaving overhead wiring behind is the key to becoming economical..."
Track 

8km loop, 16 Stations
4km one way (Map)

Services per hour

12
(one every 5 min)

Operating speed

31km/h
Travelling time

7½ min
from end to end; it is a non-stop trip

Capacity

1,200 passengers per h; each direction
Rolling stock

40 passenger; 6m long
forming three car consists with 116 passenger capacity

Boarding time span

4 min
same for alighting. It is a consequence of the operating system. The cars deployed access ramp makes it super convenient for wheel chair passengers. 

Total investment

$64M
$45M from Council for track and stations
$19M from private car owners

Jobs

94 direct plus 7 indirect*)  
26 working during operating hrs
*) maintenance partly spent as labour in the yard; $60k pa job equivalent

Ongoing subsidy

$2.2M per year; by Council

Operating principle

Waverail see here
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