Clermont Ferrand tramway

Owner’s
Representative
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The Clermont-Ferrand LRT is helping Clermont to reclaim its public
spaces and reduce traffic in the town centre. SYSTRA first provided
advice on the new transport system in 1990, carrying out many
studies, and in 2001 was appointed as client’s representative to
help with phases from drafting and appraising tenders to supervision of contracts.
The challenge
Clermont’s first tramline runs 14 km from north to south, with 31
stops. It serves the major residential areas in the furthest suburbs,
via the city’s commercial centre and historic core, the Regional
University Hospital (CHRU), the University Campus of Les Cézeaux
and La Pardieu Railway station.
In all, the line serves 29 % of Clermont’s population and 41 % of
its employment, including the major educational establishments,
hospitals, sports and leisure centres. The tram system is part of
a programme set out in the urban transport plan, which makes
provision for two tramlines with interchange to the rail network
and surrounding road system. The aim is to reduce traffic in the
town centre by 20 %.
As the tram network was developed, bus routes were restructured around it and bus-coach-tram interchange points created. To
reduce the number of private cars, especially on the approach to
the town centre, six park-and-ride sites were introduced.
The road space shared by trams is being redeveloped to optimise management of traffic flow, parking and deliveries. The city
also intends to make its public places more attractive: plans for
the tramway include enhanced pedestrian walkways, cycle paths,
lighting and landscaping.
This urban development scheme is in line with a wider policy of
redefining the fabric of the city centre, and increasing its density,
making it attractive enough to counteract the urban sprawl which
characterises Clermont today.
tram stops
The tram stops have platforms on each side. These are 3 m wide,
37 m long (including a 10 metre access ramp for the disabled) and
23 cm high. On «island» platforms in the middle of the highway,
traffic protection systems are being fitted and the pedestrian crossings have been made safe.
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Each stop also has an illuminated shelter, equipped with a ticket
dispenser and a passenger information system showing the expected wait until the next tram. All stops are easily identifiable by their
uniform style of cladding, shelter and fittings.
track bed
Enclosed in a segregated lane, the track bed consists of a 5.46 mwide lane, formed of bituminous concrete with a surface of coloured
aggregates and has a barrier (except at crossroads) designed to
match the kerb stone. The vehicle’s guiderail is set in the centre
of the track bed.
vehicle
Clermont-Ferrand was the first LRT project to use Translohr, an
innovative tyre-tram system. With four cars and five axles, the
vehicle is reversible with doors on both sides.
Each axle is equipped with a guiding device consisting of two
rollers forming a V-shape which grips the central rail. This integral guidance system enables the Translohr to run without risk of
derailment.
With a length of 32 m, height of 2.95 m and a 2.2 m gauge, the
vehicle is powered by two electric motors of 220 kw each, positioned at either end. The power supply is provided by an overhead
contact line, with the return traction current via the guide rail.
civil works
Two tunnels for improved traffic flow or pedestrian crossing,
A 12 m tunnel under the Rue des Meuniers, constructed of small
span reinforced concrete to accommodate the track bed and to
mitigate the sloping site,
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Supporting walls to protect the excavations needed to take the
line down from the elevated Les Cézeaux university campus,
A closing plate at the centre of the boulevard Robert Schuman
gyratory system, allowing the tramway to run uninhibited.
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In 2001, the SMTC (Clermont’s transport authority) appointed SYSTRA as client’s representative. The work included:
drafting and analysis of tenders on performance of the system
(rolling stock, guiding, power, overhead current, industrial
equipment, track bed),
drafting of specification for an overall project manager,
settlement of final contractual documents,
tender appraisal,
control and follow-up of these contracts including the super vision of rolling stock construction and accompanying certification
procedures.
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SYSTRA’s role
SYSTRA has been providing advice on Clermont-Ferrand’s transport
system since 1990. During this time, the company has undertaken
a range of studies for the Clermont urban area and its transport
plans, including restructuring of the bus network, an integrated
transport plan, studies related to the light rapid transit (TCSP)
network and a project covering intermodal transport, pricing and
ticketing.
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Croix de Neyrat
Lycée Lafayette
Margeride
AUBIERE
BEAUMONT
In addition, SYSTRA is responsible for decisions related to all administrative procedures: application for formal State planning approval
(DPC) impact study, preparation of documents for Public Inquiry
(DUP), funding applications.
SYSTRA is also advising SMTC on the introduction of security procedures.
at a glance
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key dates
Length: 14 km
Stops: 31
Vehicle Type: Translohr STE4
Train sets: 20
Trips: 55.000 per day
June 1997: introduction
of Urban Transport Plan (PDU), as
a continuation of the integrated
transport plan (1995)
1999: Approval of PDU
March 2000: SMTC chooses
tyretramway
March 2001: European invitation
to tender for supply of ‘system’
for the first north-south tramline
December 2001: Choice of Translohr
and of project manager
2003: Construction work begins
2005: Beginning of revenue service
Auguste 2007: Commissioning
of section Montpied - Pardieu
organisations involved
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Client: SMTC
Client’s representative: SYSTRA
Supplier of «system»: Consortium
Lohr Industrie/Eurovia/Sobea/
CEGELEC/Vossloh (ex COGIFER)
Overall Project Manager (Design
and Build): Consortium Ingérop/Otra
Operator: T2C