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Oregon streetcar gamble starts to pay off

The project to set up a US tram manufacturing capability in the Oregon city of Portland seems to be paying off. After last month's order for six Czech-licensed cars for Portland, Oregon Iron Works has announced a USD 26 M order for seven trams of the 10T type from the Arizonan city of Tucson.

The Tucson version will have more powerful air conditioning. The city has enjoyed heritage tramway operation on city streets by a volunteer group for several years, and is now extending the tracks into the city to provide a city centre circulator.

28 May 2009


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